Process Engineer II

Hargrove Engineers and Constructors • $75K — $95K *
Colwich, KS 67030In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering required
  • 3+ years of industrial experience in process design engineering
  • Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification preferred
  • Strong computer skills in MS Office, Adobe, and AutoCAD
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist with troubleshooting issues at operating plants and develop timely, cost-effective solutions
  • Conduct research to improve ethanol manufacturing processes
  • Develop material and energy balances for new processes with input from senior engineers
  • Design and plan layout for equipment in industrial ethanol applications
  • Analyze operating procedures to optimize processing time and costs
  • Design processes for the movement and storage of materials
  • Create measurement and control systems based on analysis of experimental and operational data

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through project management and troubleshooting experience
  • Collaborative work environment with senior engineers to enhance skills
  • Exposure to various chemical engineering applications in the ethanol industry
  • Flexibility in working environment with office-based and onsite activities
  • Engagement in environmentally focused engineering practices
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What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Assist with troubleshooting issues at operating plants and develop solutions that are timely and cost effective. Provide solutions that may include design packages with equipment specifications and P&ID updates to reflect changes. Assist in managing projects to completion including tracking the project time.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  • Develop a basic understanding of processes such as issuing information to customers.
  • Conduct research to develop new and improved ethanol manufacturing processes, including P&ID and equipment specification development.
  • Develop material and energy balances for new and developing processes with some input from senior engineers.
  • Design, plan layout, and assist customer engaged in constructing, controlling, and improving equipment to carry out ethanol processes on industrial scale.
  • Analyze operating procedures and equipment and machinery function to reduce processing time and cost.
  • Design processes to control movement and storage of solids, liquids, and gases.
  • Design and plan measurement and control systems for ethanol plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments, pilot plant operations, and industrial scale operations.
  • Determine most effective arrangement of unit operations exercising judgment to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards.
  • Lead activities of workers who operate and control such equipment as condensers, evaporators, pumps, columns, heat exchangers, valves, tanks, boilers, compressors, pipelines, and centrifuges to affect required chemical or physical change.
  • Perform tests and take measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
  • Apply principles of chemical engineering to solve environmental problems.


Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office products, Adobe, and AutoCAD software
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision after initial training period
  • Acts with honesty and integrity
  • Possess fluent verbal and written skills in the English language


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
  • This position is primarily an office based role and will require 20% travel to sister and client sites.


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