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Form of workAirswift has been tasked by one of its major clients to look for a Process Engineer to work on year to year W2 contract in Pasadena, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Process Engineering Support to Projects and Special Studies by:
- Leading the Front-End Loading Activities;
- Technology evaluation and selection;
- Preliminary design through detailed scope development;
- Developing heat and material balances;
- Preparing PFD's;
- Preparing P&ID's;
- Preparing equipment and instrument datasheets;
- Preparing system package specification;
- Preparing control narratives;
- Direct and Supervise work and performance of contracted engineering firms' Process Engineering discipline to ensure accuracy;
- Participating in PHA's;
- Developing operating procedures;
- Providing training to engineers and operator technicians;
- Provide construction support and participate in PSSR's, commissioning and start-up;
- Provide expertise in technology and chemical processing knowledge;
- Review, improve and update corporate commandments, guidelines, specifications and best practices;
- Provide support to manufacturing sites assisting with troubleshooting process issues based on experience and expertise;
- Assure corporate policies, procedures, and standards are followed by yourself and by contractors working for you.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years functional experience, plant (production) engineering , in the chemical industry.
- Experience in chlor-alkali, brine treatment, caustic processes, and/or vinyl technology .
- Proficiency in Process Engineering principles and methods.
- Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
- Familiarity with SAP or equivalent computerized inventory management software.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- A proven team player capable of working in a multi-discipline team environment with a desire to share knowledge.
- Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to effectively transfer technical expertise to less experienced professionals.
- Ability to travel as required to support assignments. Travel is estimated at 25% on a yearly basis with the majority of travel being one to four-day trips to plant sites and engineering offices.
- Ability to work weekends, and holidays and respond to callouts as needed.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in Chlor-Alkali technologies.
- Experience in PVC technologies.
- Experience in VCM and/or EDC manufacturing technologies.
- Familiarity with Process Engineering software packages such as Aspen is a plus.
