Chemical Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Review water cycle process conditions - especially chemistry-related parameters - and ensure operating conditions are achieved to optimize process reliability and efficiency

• Facilitate preventive and proactive maintenance activities on process equipment to ensure reliable operations

• Facilitate inspections and assessments of piping, vessels, heat exchangers, and other assets to ensure mechanical and chemical integrity

• Manage long-term strategic project plan for water/steam systems at the facility

• Perform Project Management responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Developing project scopes and objectives,

• Developing project justifications,

• Creating budgets and spend forecasts,

• Tracking costs,

• Managing relationships with 3rd parties, including purchasing/procurement processes, work execution, and site activities

• Regularly review and update piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

• Utilize and be proficient with Microsoft Office software applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Utilize and be proficient with PI ProcessBook and other data management and analysis systems

• Utilize and be proficient with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

• Work closely with personnel from different departments on cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, identify improvement opportunities, and realize solutions - must be a good communicator and thrive in a team environment

• Flexibility to provide 24/7 support to Plant Operations and Maintenance during emergent situations

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Background in water chemical treatment and filtration technology

• Background in general chemistry

• Background in boiler cycle chemistry

• Ability to perform mass/energy balance equations

• Basic understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer

• Basic understanding of fluid mechanics

• Basic understanding of materials

• Must have good computer skills and proficiency in prominent software applications (MS Office, OSI Soft/PI data trending/analysis applications, etc.)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience with water treatment applications

• Previous experience with water filtration, ideally involving Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology

• Previous experience with cycle chemistry management for industrial feedwater, boiler, and/or Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) systems

• Technical understanding of basic chemical, mechanical, and thermal systems

Education Requirements

• Minimum education of Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical field, from an accredited institution; significant professional experience will be considered as a substitute

Physical Requirements

• Important: United States Citizenship is a requirement of this role. Note: At this time, we are unable to sponsor visas or citizenship for foreign nationals.

• Perform field/plant support with physical requirements of climbing ladders, accessing equipment at elevation, entering confined spaces, maneuvering through/over/around plant equipment and piping systems, and aiding in good housekeeping practices #LI-HB1

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus

• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs