Senior Project Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and support execution of capital projects for the Laurens greenfield facility from design through start-up
• Support development of site standards, engineering practices, and documentation (P&IDs, specs, procedures)
• Drive commissioning and start-up activities, including troubleshooting and performance validation
• Establish foundational systems for reliability, maintenance, and operational readiness
• Manage and execute capital and improvement projects for the Laurens site post-startup
• Identify and implement process, safety, and reliability improvements
• Provide daily engineering support to operations, including troubleshooting and optimization
• Support MOC, PSM, and regulatory compliance initiatives

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and support Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values, promoting safety across all operations
• Provide engineering support to Corporate SQRA and Site EHS representatives
• Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects
• Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis
• Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance
• Monitor process performance, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions
• Develop operating procedures, training materials, and technical guidance for new equipment and processes
• Support maintenance of plant equipment as a technical resource
• Facilitate effective communication across Hydrite departments
• Support construction management by coordinating with contractors and subcontractors

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Corporate Engineering Manager.

Preferred Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required
• Additional education in Project Management is preferred
• Minimum eight years of Process-Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry preferred
• Minimum of five years of direct technical management experience (interfacing with contractors) is preferred
• Experience with greenfield projects, major expansions, or plant start-ups is strongly preferred
• Site decommissioning experience (removal of equipment, demolition) is preferred
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel are required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs is preferred
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis
• Valid driver’s license and own a personal vehicle
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for the first year
• Occasional 12-to-14-hour workdays may be required as a result of travel or project related activities
• Ability to turn, twist, stoop, bend, and reach
• The wearing of contact lenses is prohibited due to safety concerns