The ECI Group is hiring a Senior Polybutene-1 Process Technology Specialist to support technology leaders in improving the operation and design of their Polybutene-1 manufacturing facilities, by providing expertise in operations, reliability, process design and production analysis in the relevant process.  This role is part-time, averaging 20 hours per week, and involves participating in feasibility studies, operations consultancy studies and engineering projects for Polyolefin processes with a focus on Polybutene-1.  This position can be remote or from either one of our design office located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana or Manchester, UK.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide dedicated support to projects assigned by the Consultancy Services Director. 
• Function as the company’s subject matter expert on Polybutene manufacturing process technology, operation and equipment.
• Apply in-depth operational knowledge of the polybutene process to resolve complex or unusual new business, technology, engineering and design problems. 
• Provide technical support, technical quality assurance, technical design/project reviews to prevent over design but to ensure operational safety.
• Assist project teams in identification of technical project risk and address risk mitigation measures.
• Participate internal and external PHAs and SIL/LOPAs as assigned.
• Prepare design guidelines and engineering deliverables in accordance with company standards and project requirements.
• Attend technical design/project reviews to ensure compliance with customer’s needs and QHSE requirements.
• Identify and communicate lessons learned from the projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• 10 - 20+ years of experience in various engineering, operations or other technical roles with a minimum of 8 years in a multidisciplinary petrochemical design or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Polybutene -1 technologies/licenses and up-to date knowledge of key process design and engineering techniques.
• Experience with polymer devolatilization technology and equipment is a plus.
• Site experience (e.g. operations, commissioning, process optimization, debottlenecking etc.).
• Knowledge of relevant international standards for petrochemical process plants, industry codes, product safety standards and regulations, etc..
• Creative problem definition and problem-solving skills and excellent technical and non-technical communication skills, both written and oral.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.