POSITION SUMMARY:

The Process Engineer is responsible for preliminary and final process design work for new chemical manufacturing facilities and improvements to existing facilities. This includes performing detailed design calculations, identifying opportunities for process optimization, recommending process design changes, and assisting with the implementation and start-up of those recommendations. Some travel to Vertellus manufacturing sites will be required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop preliminary scope and plan for new projects, estimate preliminary project costs and benefits.
• Prepare new, or modify existing plant Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s).
• Complete detailed Material and Energy Balances for new or modified processes.
• Prepare new or modified Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
• Size and specify new process equipment and re-rate existing equipment for new capacities or services.
• Size and specify Safety Relief Devices and vent systems.
• Prepare new, or modify existing Plant Operating Procedures to accurately reflect project scope, control philosophy, and objectives.
• Work with plant operating personnel to troubleshoot plant operation issues, especially when associated with project implementations.
• Work on Continuous Improvement Projects as identified or needed. Areas of emphasis include: manufacturing cost reduction, capacity improvements/cycle time reductions, energy and waste reduction, and process reliability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education, Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3 - 7 years experience in process design or process engineering.
• Fundamental knowledge of continuous and batch chemical operations including reaction, distillation, heat exchange, solids handling, utilities and process control.
• Problem solving skills including the ability to analyze technical data and make creative and balanced decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self motivated with the ability to take initiative and work successfully in cross functional teams.
• Flexibility to work in both office and operating plant environments on a wide variety of activities.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Process simulation experience (Aspen Plus and/or PD-Plus, hydraulic modeling software).
• Familiarity with Six Sigma processes.
• Prior experience conducting process plant optimization.
• Familiarity using process safety tools (PHA, LOPA, MOC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.)

Vertellus Specialties Inc. offers competitive pay and a full benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending account, paid holidays and vacations. To apply please e-mail your resume to: careers@vertellus.com.