Process/Project Engineer

The Process/Project Engineer is primarily responsible for project development, estimation, planning, and execution.

In addition, they are responsible for conducting engineering studies concerning the improvement of various aspects of the manufacturing processes and equipment – product quality, reliability, yield, pollution control, work environment, and energy conservation.

This engineer will be responsible for most PFD and material balance work as well as basic P&ID development.

They shall be involved with any process or product development work that is project related.

They will also develop process metrics to evaluate and improve plant performance, provide start-up assistance, assist maintenance employees, troubleshooting, etc.

• Provides 24/7 technical and general supervisory support to any contractors or plant personnel involved with their projects
• Provides material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment calculations for all projects at Port Maitland. If outside expertise is needed, this engineer will coordinate and review the necessary outside services
• Serves as project manager on projects. Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of any projects assigned to them as their project. Supervise plant personnel and contractors and be responsible for the conduct and work product of the contractors performing on their project
• Works on projects related to key environmental and sustainability programs
• Provide scope, cost estimation, request capital money, supervise fieldwork and conduct commissioning
• Support activities in the maintenance department
• Responsible for improving integrity and reliability of equipment
• Provide technical leadership for employees in implementing long term solutions to recurrent problems
• Responsible for the financial performance of assigned projects as well as all associated paperwork
• Studies methods in current use to do process calculations and makes improvements and/or develops new methods as needed
• Carry out troubleshooting activities and investigate special production problems in the existing manufacturing plants
• Completes all pertinent safety reviews for project and process changes
• Prepare sections of operating manuals as needed for project start-up or process changes
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with equipment vendors, contractors, and plant personnel as necessary to carry out job functions