Lead the design of processes for refinery and chemical facilities, overseeing evaluations, calculations, and equipment specifications while providing technical support and team leadership.
Job Description:
Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team player to lead in process design for new and existing facilities. Analyze, calculate, and design new or revamped process equipment in refinery, chemical, and other industrial applications.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
•Lead field and technical evaluations of existing process units
•Provide technical direction for refinery and chemical process units and licensed technologies
•Direct and perform calculations, develop PFDs and P&IDs, provide design documentation for downstream engineering disciplines, develop equipment specifications, compile scope of work packages for construction
•Lead Client and Contractor interface, attend meetings, and provide written reports
•Provide technical support for field execution, including outage/turnaround projects
•Assist in constructability planning, proposal, and estimate development
Minimum Qualifications:
•Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
•Experience:Min Yr = 10+
•Licensure: P.E. Preferred
•Technical Skills: Knowledge of P&ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations, relief device sizing, API standards, and ASME codes required
Strong technical knowledge of refinery and chemical plant unit operations and/or licensed technologies
•Management: Experience mentoring and leading teams required
•Other Skills: Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Professional Development Opportunities:
•Advance technical knowledge of refinery and chemical process unit operations and licensed technologies
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards, involvement in AIChE or similar local/national chapters and code committees (API, ASME etc)
•Growth in leading technical teams as subject matter expert or lead engineer
•Advance skills in multi-discipline technical and managerial environment
Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements. Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements. Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met. These unique requirements may include:
•You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).
•You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
•You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.
•You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.
•You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces
•You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.
•You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.
Pay Range: $140,000 - $185,000 annually
The above pay range represents a general guideline; however, Brindley considers several factors when determining base salary that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, certifications, specific work location, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans in addition to base pay to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
In addition, BE provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, company-paid holidays, paid parental leave, compensatory time off, and paid time off (PTO). Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
BE participates in E-Verify. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov.
Brindley Engineering Lisle, Illinois, USA Office
901 Warrenville Road, Suite 300, Lisle, IL, United States, 60532
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