The world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need for a HPPE Technology Specialist [Process Engineer] to manage the engineering work processes, tools, and the quality of the engineering deliverables and to execute the assigned engineering work ensuring that it is executed in a timely and cost effective manner. The role will involve leading teams on larger jobs and also managing smaller consultancy, feasibility studies as required in either our Baton Rouge office or our ECI Inc. [Simon Carves Engineering] Manchester England office.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide active oversight of project engineering work including technical support, technical quality assurance, technical design/project reviews and prevention of over design. Implement lessons learned across projects and contribute to consistency of approach across projects.
• Work with other Principal Process Engineers and Global Lead to integrate and develop a common understanding and work practice
• When required act as Project manager or Lead engineer on specified projects / proposals in accordance with Company Management System.
• Implement assigned engineering work within the budget and project timescale.
• Prepare engineering deliverables in accordance with Company Management System, current legislation, project requirements and international standards. Check deliverables produced by others.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to resolve complex or unusual engineering and design problems.
• Provide technical information in support of the project team.
• Attend technical design/project reviews to ensure compliance with customer’s needs and QHSE requirements.
• Participate in the development of project engineering budgets and schedules.
• Identify lessons learned from the project and communicate to others. Manage the scope of engineering work to eliminate cost / time growth.
• Identify any project scope growth and correctly document it and apply the project procedures for cost and time reimbursement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree Chemical Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer (non-US) or Professional Engineer (US),
• 5-10+ years of experience in various process engineering, operations or other technical roles with at minimum of 5 years in a multidisciplinary petrochemical design environment.
• 5-10 years of experience with LLDPE and HDPE technologies/licenses preferred
• Good command of, and experience with, industry standard process simulation tools (e.g. Aspen EDR/Plus/HYSYS etc.).
• Site experience (e.g. operations, commissioning, process optimization, debottlenecking etc.).
• Up-to date knowledge of key process design and engineering techniques and their applications.
• Up-to date knowledge of relevant international standards for petrochemical process plants.
• Creative problem definition and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to lead large teams of multi-skilled engineers. Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
• Working knowledge of fixed and rotating equipment.
• Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.