PTS Advance · 1 day ago
PROCESS ENGINEER
Donaldsonville, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPTS Advance is a company focused on the safe and efficient operation of nitrogen fertilizer production units. The Process Engineer role involves providing technical support to enhance operational performance and working closely with various teams to align solutions with business objectives.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Monitor and report on operating performance of assigned process units, including efficiency, capacity, product yields, catalyst life, emissions, and process safety. Collect field data as required to ensure accuracy of results
Conduct performance evaluations and develop recommendations to resolve issues in process equipment such as compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, absorbers, strippers, boilers, combustion systems, and reactors
Provide process optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to Operations
Support project execution by providing detailed engineering input and monitoring jobs through the Management of Change (MOC) process
Evaluate and participate in developing potential capital improvement projects to increase production capacity, improve energy efficiency, and enhance safety and environmental performance
Prepare and review engineering documents, including PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications, to support capital project authorization and execution. Provide detailed written justifications for management approval
Review and develop new operating procedures and conduct training for Operations personnel related to significant process changes
Participate in PHAs, LOPA studies, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with EHS standards
Identify and implement corrective actions related to EHS findings in accordance with schedule requirements
Provide support during plant turnarounds, including process engineering recommendations, planning specialty work, assisting with inspections, monitoring equipment repairs, coordinating catalyst replacements, and supporting plant restarts
Proactively identify opportunities to improve site safety and reliability
Maintain effective working relationships across all departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited university
Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience with capital project development and/or execution preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels
Ability and willingness to collect field data, perform inspections, and work within an operating plant environment
Flexibility to support 24/7 operations during startups, shutdowns, upsets, and catalyst reductions
Company
PTS Advance
PTS Advance teams up with thousands of candidates, clients, and partners to advance workforce utilization in the Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Advanced Manufacturing, and Construction & Infrastructure sectors.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dustin House
Chief Executive Officer
Ronald Stein
Founder
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