Senior Engineer in Waterloo

Senior Engineer

The primary purpose of this position is to perform project engineering activities including the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment at the Waterloo, IA facility. Also, support plant operations by improving existing production processes and introducing new production processes.

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

• Leads and supports Hydrite's Safety Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Promote safety in all aspects of operations to improve the safety record at this facility and throughout the company; includes work performed by contractors.
• Perform project-engineering activities that include the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment or systems.
• Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the plant processes and operating procedures.
• Promote the production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations, e.g., through participation in audits and investigations.
• Lead engineering efforts to support the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to ensure site compliance with state and federal regulations and standards (OSHA Construction & General Industry standards, OSHA PSM, RMP, RCRA, DNR, EPA, Title V/PSD, OCPSF, Dept. of Commerce, NFPA and NEC standards).
• Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis, which includes PHA level selection and completion of the required checklists/templates and engineering MOC action items associated with the introduction of new products/processes. Basic data requirements include mass & energy balances/process kinetics, current equipment lists and drawings, process flow diagrams, relief vent sizing calculations, etc. per the OSHA PSM defined element.
• Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects.
• Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance through interfaces with customers.
• Support daily production activities by monitoring process performance, trouble-shooting problems, and, as needed, implementing corrective actions.
• Uphold Hydrite's Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Create operating procedures and training for new equipment and processes.
• Assist in leading and mentoring the activities of process/project engineers and engineering co-ops & interns.
• Assist in the proper maintenance of plant equipment as a technical resource.
• Work with site management to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
• Assist, mentor, and direct the activities of junior engineers. Guide the development of engineering personnel and performance through the use of daily communication and performance evaluations.

• This position reports to the Regional Engineer Manager.

• A Bachelor's degree is required; preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Prefer to have additional education in Project Management.
• Minimum ten years of Process Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry.
• Minimum of five years of capital project management experience (interfacing with contractors).
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required. Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to travel as needed and work outside of normal business hours.
• Occasional 12 to 16 hour workdays may be required as a result of travel or project related activities.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.