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The world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need for a Process Engineer to manage the engineering work processes, tools, and the quality of the engineering deliverables and to execute the assigned engineering work ensuring that it is executed in a timely and cost effective manner. The role will involve leading teams on larger jobs and also managing smaller consultancy, feasibility studies as required.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position reports directly to the Process Engineering Section Leader Kyle Corkerham
  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-cockerham-a332aa132/]
• Provide active oversight of project engineering work including technical support, technical quality assurance, technical design/project reviews and prevention of over design. Implement lessons learned across projects and contribute to consistency of approach across projects.
• Work with other Principal Process Engineers and Global Lead to integrate and develop a common understanding and work practice
• When required act as Project manager or Lead engineer on specified projects / proposals in accordance with Company Management System.
• Implement assigned engineering work within the budget and project timescale.
• Prepare engineering deliverables in accordance with Company Management System, current legislation, project requirements and international standards. Check deliverables produced by others.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to resolve complex or unusual engineering and design problems.
• Provide technical information in support of the project team.
• Attend technical design/project reviews to ensure compliance with customer’s needs and QHSE requirements.
• Participate in the development of project engineering budgets and schedules.
• Identify lessons learned from the project and communicate to others. Manage the scope of engineering work to eliminate cost / time growth.
• Identify any project scope growth and correctly document it and apply the project procedures for cost and time reimbursement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree Chemical Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer (non-US) or Professional Engineer (US),
• 5-10+ years of experience in various process engineering, operations or other technical roles with at minimum of 5 years in a multidisciplinary petrochemical design environment.
• 5-10 years of experience with LLDPE and HDPE technologies/licenses preferred
• Good command of, and experience with, industry standard process simulation tools (e.g. Aspen EDR/Plus/HYSYS etc.).
• Site experience (e.g. operations, commissioning, process optimization, debottlenecking etc.).
• Up-to date knowledge of key process design and engineering techniques and their applications.
• Up-to date knowledge of relevant international standards for petrochemical process plants.
• Creative problem definition and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to lead large teams of multi-skilled engineers. Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
• Working knowledge of fixed and rotating equipment.
• Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

• Full Benefits Package – health, dental, vision insurance
• Company paid short & long-term disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans, Education Reimbursement, Dependent Care Spending Plan
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Hybrid Work Schedules

ABOUT ECI GROUP

Founded in 1977 ECI Group Inc. [ECIG] provides world-class engineering solutions to clients around the world, with have a long history of designing and developing industrial facilities and process plants for the production of fuels, chemicals and polymers. With core technical skills focused on the development and design of a range of processes, we continually embrace new technologies and innovative project methodologies which have contributed to our success in this field. Our full-service offering covers all Engineering discipline including Process, Mechanical
(Machinery/Vessels), Piping and Pipe Stressing, Plant Layout, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, and Civil & Structural. Our engineering services expertise includes:

• Concept Development – feasibility, cost estimates, front end design, basic engineering
• Detailed Design – hazard studies, FEA, DCS/SIS, flare systems, as-built drawings
• Owner’s Engineer – Project Management, contractor evaluation, due diligence, technical reviews
• Safety Critical Engineering – SIL/LOPA, relief systems, HAZOP chair, thermal and vibrational stress analysis, design for high pressure / toxic / corrosive service