Process Project Engineer

Process Project Engineer

Bakelite is a company that excels in sustainable chemistry. The Process Project Engineer will help develop and manage process projects to drive safer and more efficient operations.

• Define, plan, lead and execute key non‑capital and capital assignments.
• Collaborate with site personnel and key technical resources to provide process and project engineering services.
• Provide insights and expertise from analysis of process operating data, troubleshoot, and interact with personnel in operations, maintenance, engineering, or R&D.
• Develop safe, predictable, and reliable processes.
• Apply and define standard engineering design practices.
• Participate in or lead process risk hazard reviews.
• Participate in or lead incident review and root cause analysis.
• Participate in management of change.
• Assist in definition and execution of the capital plan.
• Define conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design packages, including process control functional descriptions.
• Manage internal and external engineering services used to prepare preliminary or detailed project packages for funding submission or construction.
• Prepare cost estimates for new or modified site assets.
• Facilitate and lead project stage gate reviews.
• Obtain financial approval for assigned projects.
• Facilitate reliability reviews when needed.
• Select preferred equipment or contract services through bid analysis.
• Provide peer review and recommended practices.
• Complete regular status reporting and work prioritization.

• BS, Chemical Engineering and 5 years’ experience in Chemical Process Industries as process or project engineer, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge and application of recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for chemical process plant design and operation involving flammable liquids and gases, combustible dust, toxic or reactive materials, pressure relief systems, and instrumented functional safety.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft tools, including database structures and SharePoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong working knowledge and use of Aveva PI.
• Knowledge of process simulation software.

• Preferably located near one of our sites:
• Taylorsville, MS
• Crossett, AR
• Lufkin, TX
• This role will require travel 35-40%.

• Competitive compensation, robust benefits and support for associates at every stage of their career.

We are an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

Candidates are required to submit an application through our career site, be at least 18 years old, be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, and additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti‑Terrorism Standards or regulations adopted by government agencies. Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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