Process/Project Engineer

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Contact Amanda Lawrence at alawrence@saigepartners.com

The role of the Process/Project Engineer involves providing technical support to the operations, maintenance, and commercial groups. This professional focuses on long-term activities related to the production of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) while actively identifying and tracking improvements in the process. 

This is a Direct Hire role.

• Optimizes reactor performance to enhance efficiency and output
• Manages stripper solvent recovery processes for resource efficiency
• Oversees utilities operations for effective facility functioning
• Supervises finishing and packaging procedures to meet quality standards
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess overall production performance
• Tracks material balances during production campaigns for resource management and accuracy.
• Collaborates with operations, maintenance, commercial, and engineering teams to develop project scopes up to LEL2 (Lower Explosive Limit)
• Leads process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and product quality
• Assists in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) reviews to identify and mitigate potential hazards
• Conducts Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) to ensure safety protocols and procedures are in place
• Engages in other Project Safety Management (PSM) activities as needed for risk mitigation
• Plays a pivotal role in fostering a safety culture within the facility
• Supports the overarching goal of achieving ZERO incidents through proactive safety measures.

• Self-motivated with a high level of integrity
• Strong commitment to environmental, safety, and health (ESH) practices
• Proficient analytical skills
• Effective communication abilities
• Capable of developing and executing small projects supporting facility objectives ($150K - $1.5M TIC)
• Familiarity with unit operations such as distillation, reactor kinetics, solvent recovery, boilers, and utilities systems
• Understanding of OSHA 1910 PSM Standards
• Knowledge of project management techniques and processes up to FEL2 (Front-end Loading)
• Familiarity with batch reactor process controls
• Understanding of boiler Burner Management Systems
• Knowledge of unit start-ups and commissioning processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience in a chemical plant environment, preferably in petrochemical and/or polymers
• Legally authorized to work in the USA

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