Wacker Chemical Corporation USA · 1 day ago
Process & Mechanical Project Engineer
Calvert City, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWacker Chemical Corporation is a global chemical manufacturer that has been creating sustainable solutions for over 100 years. They are seeking a Process & Mechanical Project Engineer to provide project engineering and management services for capital investment projects, contributing to operational excellence and sustainability goals.
Chemicals
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and prioritize project execution plans to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives
Coordination of work processes, interface with other departments, external contractors, and resources such as project team members
Estimate, review, and edit the effects of future projects in terms of business objectives
Conduct assessments of technical results and compliance with legal, internal guidelines, and regulations
Processing and implementing all legal, economic, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and codes
Execution of pre-engineering concepts, studies, alternatives, and strategies
Evaluate process optimization, simulations, and risk assessments
Conduct overall engineering and project management tasks such as process and system planning; designs; specifications; calculation of cost estimates; expenditure planning; project appropriation requests; scheduling, permit or regulatory planning; safety, quality, and regulatory reviews; and subcontractor and construction management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
8+ years of combined professional experience in the field of project management, project engineering, plant/production engineering & maintenance
2+ years of relevant engineering supervisory experience mentoring junior engineers
Thorough understanding engineering principles, relevant codes, and construction practices to effectively manage projects and to apply efficient and innovative solutions to technical and organizational challenges
Thorough understanding of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) of highly hazardous chemicals; especially regarding process hazard analysis (PHA), management of change (MOC), process safety information (PSI), recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP), and pre-startup safety review (PSSR) processes
Ability to develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFD), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), energy and mass balances of chemical plants
Ability to create equipment datasheets and specifications for tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, reactors, filters, etc. according to applicable ASME and API codes / standards
Ability to design piping systems according to ASME 31.3 including stress analysis, hydraulic calculations, use of 3D model, and creation of piping isometrics
Experience with pressure relief device design according to API 520 and API 521
Ability to create a scope of work (SOW) package for engineering and construction services to be provided by an external vendor
Developing a cost estimate for a project including a detailed breakdown by each discipline for engineering design and construction services. Understanding different techniques used based on level of accuracy needed
Building and overseeing a schedule for each project stage gate (FEL 1-3 and Execution) with a critical path
Strong project engineering and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure
Ability to work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams, efficient coordination of different stakeholders
Strong multitasking capability
Leadership skills combined with team player attitude
Objective judgement and fact-based decision-making approach
Capable of professionally dealing with changing priorities and scope requirement
Preferred
Master's degree or PE License
Chemical industry / Oil & Gas experience in operations and/or maintenance environment a plus
Benefits
Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement
Company
Wacker Chemical Corporation USA
As a pioneer in chemical R&D and manufacturing, we partner with nearly every industry to make a better world for generations.
Founded in 1914Ann Arbor, MI, US
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Wilhoit
President and CEO
Raj Polanki
Head of IT & Digital / Divisional CIO
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