Senior Project Engineer

About the role

Backed by an over 130-year history, Ecovyst has evolved into a platform of leading sulfur solutions united by a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and performance. We provide specialty grade high-purity virgin sulfuric acid for a variety of diverse and growing end uses, including mining, electric vehicle production, and industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Specify equipment for sulfuric acid regeneration unit, including boilers, compressors, heat exchangers, generators, cooling towers, acid towers, precipitators, converters, furnaces, tanks, and pumps.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for non-compressible and compressible fluids.
• Size project components such as piping, ducting, valves, pumps, etc.
• Develop specification sheets for equipment for use in capital project procurement.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for new or modified operations.
• Develop operational and/or functional statements in coordination with Controls Engineer.
• Manage, schedule, and coordinate all assigned capital projects.
• Develop, justify, and submit project scopes and cost estimates.
• Develop and submit capital project appropriation requests.
• Manage project budgets via tracking and forecasting project costs.
• Manage projects in the field during construction, including during unit turnarounds.
• Maintain document control of all project files throughout project duration.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes, laws, policies, and technical specifications.

Requirements

• Must have Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experience in analyzing, troubleshooting, and solving problems.
• Proficient in using and developing engineering spreadsheets/calculations.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Organized, systematic, independent, and self-motivated.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn basic project management processes.
• Prior experience with AutoCAD and/or applicable chemical process simulation software is preferred.
• Prior knowledge of local and state laws and applicable OSHA standards is preferred.
• TWIC Card required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or lead a project team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience with engineering spreadsheets and calculations.
• Proficiency in project management processes.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or chemical process simulation software.
• Understanding of local and state laws and OSHA standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Full benefit package.
• 401(k) matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

• Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• The position is available on a 9/80 schedule.