Process Engineer
Nutrien Ag Solutions LAS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Augusta • United States
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About the role
- Evaluate chemical processes and unit operations to improve operating efficiency and rate, product quality, on-stream factor and economy
- Develop and make recommendations for new process designs and modifications for assigned areas to ensure maximum operating efficiency, return on investment, and safety
- Provide daily process engineering support to Operations on operating problems and to Maintenance Engineering on equipment performance and materials problems
- Provide technical support to departments outside Operations
- Participate & Perform Hazard and Operability Studies (Hazops) and "What If' analyses on current operations and on proposed changes to plant equipment, processes and systems via the plant Process Safety Management of Change (MOC) process
- Closely monitor real time and historical plant data from log sheets, data historian, lab analysis, walk through, etc. to detect abnormalities and to optimize plant operations
- Interact daily with operators and shift supervisors to learn and share knowledge of the plant operations and to meld "reality" with "theoretical"
- Closely monitor quality & handling of raw materials, process chemicals, catalysts, finished products, and water treatment processes
- Perform and contribute to Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) and incident investigations and completes assigned action items on schedule
- Ensure that Process Flow Diagram (PFD's), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Steam Balances and Standard Operating Procedures are complete and up-to-date
Requirements
- BS Degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university required
- Minimum of 2 years equivalent experience in the refining, oil and gas industry, or chemical manufacturing required. Co-Op experience may be considered
- Willingness to work alternative schedules for short periods to assist 24/7 operations, particularly during process unit startups, shutdowns, upsets, catalyst reductions, and turnarounds
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. The ability to effectively communicate and interact with personnel across the organization is a must
Benefits
- Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer
- Background check required
- Substance test may be required
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
chemical processesunit operationsprocess designHazard and Operability StudiesRoot Cause Failure AnalysesProcess Flow DiagramsPiping and Instrumentation Diagramsdata analysisprocess optimizationsafety management
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationadaptability
Certifications
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering