B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
5-10 years of engineering-related experience
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required
Self-motivated and organized
Attention to detail
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
Monitor and report on plant operating performance metrics
Complete performance evaluations and generate resolutions for process equipment issues
Provide optimization, troubleshooting, and technical support for operations
Monitor and expedite jobs through the Management of Change process
Evaluate potential capital improvement projects for production capacity and efficiency
Prepare and review engineering documents for project execution
Conduct training for operations personnel on new operational procedures
Benefits
Full-time employment
Opportunity to work in expanding Western states
Occasional site visits for hands-on experience
Focus on process improvements and EHS performance
Engagement in significant capital projects to enhance operational efficiency
Full Job Description
Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our team as we expand into the Western states. Apply today!
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Montana, Utah, Washington, and/or Wyoming, USA
Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary
Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits
Essential Functions:
Monitor and report on plant operating performance of assigned units including overall plant efficiency, capacity, product yields, catalyst life, emissions, and process safety. Collect field data as required to ensure accuracy of results.
Complete performance evaluations and generate recommendations to resolve identified problems found in process equipment including compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, absorbers, strippers, boilers, combustion equipment, and reactors.
Provide process optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to the operations organization.
Provide detailed engineering support and monitor / expedite assigned jobs through the Management of Change process to ensure timely execution.
Evaluate and participate in the development of potential capital improvement projects to increase production capacity, improve energy efficiency, and enhance EHS performance.
Prepare and review documents including PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications to support capital improvement project budget authorization requests and approved project execution. Provide detailed written justifications for management approval.
Review new operational procedures and conduct training for operations personnel for significant changes.
Participate in PHAs, LOPA studies, and incident investigations.
Identify and implement solutions to EHS related action items to meet schedule requirements.
Assist Maintenance and Operations during turnarounds by providing pre-turnaround process engineering recommendations, assisting in planning specialty work, performing equipment inspections related to process issues, monitoring equipment repairs that can affect the process, coordinating catalyst replacements, and assisting with plant restarts.
Requirements:
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
5-10 years of engineering-related experience.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required.
Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
Attention to detail.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
