Gas Utilities Process Engineer - Decatur, United States - International Staff Consulting

Description

A multi-national global-leading manufacturing and technology corporation has an immediate need for a manufacturing-based Gas Utilities Process Engineer for their key North American operations located in the Decatur, AL, area.

In this position, you'll provide process engineering support to the Gas/Utilities Production department. Also, you'll provide the engineering, information, and analytical services needed to support process unit operations.

This position comes with a $90-115K or so base salary range (depending on experience, etc.), sign-on bonus, up to a 12% annual bonus, outstanding but low-cost complete benefits, excellent 401K match, very strong paid relocation assistance, and a highly-desirable work environment and company culture.

It will also provide career-building multiple career tracks at this campus, within the US, or in numerous global locations.
Provide process engineering support to the Gas/Utilities Production department. Provide the engineering, information, and analytical services needed to support process unit operations.


Typical Duties / Responsibilities:

• Prompt, regular, and dependable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Responsible for the technical and economic aspects of process unit operations.
• Provide technical support for the maintenance of existing equipment.
• Improve present processes and equipment for more efficient and cost-effective operation.
• Design and document the chemical processes required for the development of improved products.
• Coordinate process development efforts with colleagues and management to achieve objectives.
• Select the equipment required for the development of new products.
• Design and document efficient and cost-effective processes and select the equipment required for the scale-up of new products from development to production.
• Write procedures and provide training for the safe operation of new equipment.
• Select equipment and control devices to enhance process control.
• Perform leadership duties on selected projects which includes planning, activity coordination, and progress reporting.
• Supervise technicians, as required.
• Maintain awareness and report on pertinent new technologies.
• Perform tasks, as determined by the department manager, necessary for the achievement of the department's objectives.
• Direct and manage the total coordination between engineering and production to maximize the up-time of equipment and highest quality production, in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Maintain continuity of staff attitudes within a pro-active mode.
• Ongoing reinforcement on engineering and maintenance personnel of management's overall commitment and support of short and long term concerns.
• Provide engineering and maintenance services to operations group as required or needed.
• Establish and implement engineering/maintenance cost savings techniques.
• Maintain a safe and environmentally-sound working environment.
• Maintain objectives within fiscal budget constraints.
• Evaluate, set goals, and set priorities within departments.
• Interface with other engineers, managers, etc., in group meetings, as required.
• Assist with the adherence to the requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Reduce maintenance, materials, and repair costs from budget when possible.
• Assist with the design and operation of equipment to minimize environmental releases.
• Adhere to budget objectives and strive for savings in material and labor costs.
• Maintain plant goals and objectives on an overall basis

Qualifications:
BS in Chemical Engineering or closely related is required Distillation Process experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is necessary.
PSM (Process Safety Management) experience required2 years minimum experience required