Job Description
Stepan is currently looking for a Senior Process Engineer for our plant located in Wilmington, NC. In this role, you will report to the Process Engineering Team Leader. The Process Engineer III position plays a vital role in plant operations by managing capital projects from conceptual stages and cost estimates, through design, construction and start up stages. The incumbent must conduct plant process engineering activities by developing innovative ideas into cost effective, workable solutions, inclusive of technical support to manufacturing and maintenance in order to positively impact safety, quality, capacity, efficiency. Relocation provided for those that are moving from out of state.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring the safe maintenance of plant and equipment in line within internal and regulatory requirements (site and corporate policies/procedures).
- Initiates and Verifies approved MOCs for changes prior to work and highlights safety concerns for new projects and installations.
- Participate in Accident and Incident Investigations and analysis.
- Manages & leads capital projects from conceptual stages through startup of process or processes.
- Manage and conduct plant process engineering activities
- Coordinates project/process initiatives and leads meetings on assignments and time schedules agreed upon.
- Provides cost estimates and secures qualified contractors for projects/process improvements.
- Ability to coordinate through others and provide teamwork to move project/process improvements forward.
- Serve as technical resource for the operations and maintenance teams.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process engineering an management of projects
- Familiar with a broad range of chemical processes and plant operations.
- Good communication skills, ability to summarize technical issues to the plant floor.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with computerized maintenance management
- Batch chemical operations experience
- Experience in small and medium capital projects
- CAD, AutoCAD or equivalent skills
- Competent in heat and material balances
- Process Modeling Programs (ASPEN)
- Pump sizing
- Knowledge of PSM regulations.
- Familiar with relief device calculations
Education
- BS Engineering Degree or equivalent
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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 20 global manufacturing locations and over 2,000 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.