Senior Project Engineer

Overview

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.

• Competitive pay
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Eco-Services Houston site requires a Senior Project Engineer to provide project management of capital projects used to improve the operation of its Sulfuric Acid Units. Project total installed costs range from $0.03MM to $15.0MM with project drivers that include process safety, increased efficiency, strategic growth, and maintenance. The Senior Project Engineer will work independently or lead a project team requiring effective communication.

Must recognize reasonable alternatives to project scope proposals and be able to communicate those alternatives in an effective manner. The Senior Project Engineer must also be able to listen to proposed alternatives from other members of the project team and effectively vet them based on feasibility.

• Specify equipment for sulfuric acid regeneration unit, including, but not limited to: boilers, compressors, heat exchangers, generators, cooling towers, acid towers, precipitators, converters, furnaces, tanks, and pumps.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for non-compressible and compressible fluids.
• Size project components such as piping, ducting, valves, pumps, etc.
• Perform heat transfer calculations for equipment.
• Develop specification sheets for equipment for use in capital project procurement.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for new or modified operations.
• Develop and document material and energy balances for new or modified processes.
• Develop operational and/or functional statements in coordination with Controls Engineer.
• Manage, schedule, and coordinate all assigned capital projects.
• Develop, justify, and submit project scopes and cost estimates.
• Develop and submit capital project appropriation requests.
• Manage project budgets via tracking and forecasting project costs.
• Manage projects in the field during construction, including during unit turnarounds.
• Maintain document control of all project files throughout project duration.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes, laws, policies, and technical specifications.

• Must have Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering
• Must have at least 5 plus years of relevant industry experience.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must be able to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Must have experience in using and developing engineering spreadsheets/calculations.
• Must have proficient multi-tasking skills.
• Must be organized, systematic, independent, and self-motivated.
• Must possess knowledge or willingness to learn basic project management processes.
• Prefer knowledge of AutoCAD and/or applicable chemical process simulation software.
• Must have a valid TWIC card.
• Prefer knowledge of local and state laws and applicable OSHA standards.