Senior Process Engineer

Role Specific Responsibilities

Defines, leads, and manages process design projects to generate constructable design for new or expanded processes.

Develops and, with support from multi-functional teams, leads execution of plant process improvement projects and new product introductions.

Incorporates commercial and operational cost elements into design objectives to target both commercial and technical success.

Develops appropriate engineering models to improve scale-up and operation of Aurorium technologies, and secures and enhances Aurorium process knowledge.

Delivers new chemical process design for the engineering team and collaborates with project and operation teams throughout the execution of a project from concept to commercial scale production.

Problem Solving and Innovation

Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements.

Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.

Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

Education and Qualifications

Active participation in continuous improvement activities.

Participates in problem-solving.

Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business.

Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members.

Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.

Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience within engineering design and/or manufacturing of chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical products.

Specialized expertise in any of the following is preferred: organic chemistry, separations, kinetic measurements, formulation, solids handling and processing, catalysis, heat and mass transfer, mixing/blending, crystallization, batch and continuous processes, integrated reaction/separations.

Experience with process design and development preferred, including developing process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.

Experience with Aspen modeling, statistical software packages, and DCS infrastructure is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated experience with cross functional teams and engineering projects.

Analytical approach to defining unit operations and developing process equipment calculations and designs.

Experience working in PSM regulated environment and leading safety reviews.

Fundamental knowledge of continuous and batch chemical operations including reaction, distillation, heat exchange, solids handling, utilities, and process control.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.

Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment.

Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities which allow assessments of situations and opportunities to drive decisions.

Exhibits a passion for continuous improvement and problem solving.

Proficient in Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.

Embraces the core values of Aurorium: credible, outcome-oriented, driven, empowered accountability.