Chemical Engineer - Rhome

A-Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents, and carbon credit offsets to customers worldwide. Rapid Recovery, the company's service division, is the leading provider of refrigerant recovery services for the HVAC, refrigeration, demolition, and marine industries.

About the role

This role will be instrumental in the success of various projects, including designing new equipment and improving the capacity of existing equipment to support business goals and increase profitability.

Responsibilities

• Support major capital projects and lead tasks to ensure success based on schedule, cost, and functionality.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, support execution of approved actions, and provide construction execution plan recommendations.
• Supervise contractors and internal resources during construction for assigned projects.
• Provide technical evaluation for the purchase of capital equipment, including distillation columns, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, piping, and instrumentation.
• Ensure equipment design is sustainable and coordinate equipment data with maintenance for proper mechanical integrity and reliability.
• Coach and train site staff to ensure adherence to the latest operational standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification for tasks performed by you, colleagues, contractors, and sub-contractors; implement necessary control measures.
• Support maintenance of site equipment to ensure systems are safe, calibrated, and functioning as designed.
• Assist with repairs and equipment development to maintain high operational and aesthetic standards.
• Ensure compliance with all company health and safety policies for yourself and your team.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing/Process Engineering, or a relevant field.
• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept through delivery.
• Experience managing construction contractors and site execution activities.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation, mechanical, and civil engineering as applied to plant design and construction.
• Working knowledge of hazard analysis and experience leading or participating in HAZOP studies.
• Experience with the design and operation of pressurized liquefied gas systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• Industrial safety experience, including LOTOTO, working at heights, and hot work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Understanding of chemical processing techniques such as fractional distillation.
• PLC programming and specification experience.
• Detailed understanding of industry standards (ASME BPVC VIII, 49 CFR, ASME B31.3, etc.).
• Experience with process simulation tools such as CHEMCAD or Aspen.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Training initiatives, professional certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Targeted salary will be based on the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data.