Lead or Principal Process Engineer

About the Role

As the Principal Process Engineer, reporting to the Director of Process Engineering, you will drive process safety excellence, lead process optimization initiatives, develop innovative process designs for capital projects, and provide high-impact technical support to plant teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive Excellence in Process Safety
  • Provide technical assistance with PHAs/LOPAs, CAPAs, and specify SIF requirements.
  • Initiate and execute MOCs (Management of Change) for process improvements and capital projects.
  • Develop Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), PSV calculation basis, capital project process design basis, and process control functional specification narratives for new processes.
  • Collaborate with production to address gaps in current Process Safety Information (PSI).
  • Provide technical support for incident investigations to ensure root causes are correctly identified.
• Create Value Through Innovation in Process Optimization
  • Identify, evaluate, and execute medium-term initiatives to drive improvements in yield, energy usage, capacity, and quality.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including production and maintenance to ensure sustainable solutions.
  • Leverage global process knowledge to share best practices and drive improvements.
  • Lead or support plant trials for process improvements to mitigate business, quality, safety, and production risks, and document trial data and results.
• Develop Innovative Designs
  • Develop process design basis for capital projects.
  • Lead feasibility studies for potential new initiatives.
  • Ensure technically sound detailed process engineering design is delivered to the project team, including external engineering work.
  • Participate in commissioning and startup teams, as needed.
• Own Technology of Plant Assets
  • Coordinate with process technology to ensure successful implementation of new products and process technologies.
  • Lead or support plant trials for new or improved products and new process technologies to mitigate risks and document trial data and results.
  • Develop big-picture step-change improvements for strategic plant assets.
  • Develop strategic options for asset and product line footprints.
• Provide Technical Production Support
  • Provide technical assistance to plants for high-impact issues and troubleshooting.
  • Partner with process technology and other cross-functional teams to develop practical solutions to plant problems.
  • Mentor production engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in chemical process and/or production engineering.
• Working knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS) and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Working knowledge of standards such as API, ASME, NFPA, etc.

Benefits

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental, and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness includes:

• Physical Health
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages.
  • Company contribution to Health Savings Account.
  • Cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement.
• Financial Wellness
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability plans.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match.
  • Certified Financial Planning & Investment services.
• Mental Health
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays.
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave.

About Us

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day. We drive value by expanding our capabilities, global reach, and providing new innovations and technologies that exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.