Process/Project Engineer (Chattanooga, TN)

Job Title: Process/Project Engineer
Annual Wage Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Work Schedule: onsite (5 days a week/7am - 4:30)
Industry: Chemical

The Process/Project Engineer will have responsibility for improving plant processes and providing engineering support for maintenance, EH&S, and operations. The individual will also have responsibility for supervising capital projects and contractor workforces associated with these projects. The Process/Project Engineer is on site in Chattanooga, TN and reports to the Plant Manager.
Responsibilities

• Provide process and quality support and troubleshooting for plant processes.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects with emphasis on manufacturing cost reduction, capacity improvements/cycle time reductions, energy and waste reductions, and process reliability.
• BFD, PFD, Mass & Energy Balance, process and equipment documentation, and P&ID preparation and updates for new and existing processes.
• Participate in Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, and Root Cause Investigations.
• Provide engineering, estimating, bidding and supervising capital projects.
• Has financial responsibility for assigned capital projects.
• Able to use DCS and historians to obtain data as needed to support above tasks.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering field, preferably Chemical or Mechanical
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in project management
• Aptitude and experience in distributive control systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels within the organization
• Adept at training others
• Able to distill complex information and present clearly
• Organized and detail oriented, particularly with regard to maintaining records
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products and SAP.
• Ability to work safely in a chemical plant environment and work with / on typical chemical process equipment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program