Sr Process Design Engineer

Job Description The Senior Process Design Engineer will have direct responsibility for the Process Engineering function as it relates to capital projects. The individual will direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of process scopes and related documents within area of assigned responsibility. The Senior Process Design Engineer must have a thorough understanding of process equipment design including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, etc. Must be able to apply process tools to design piping systems, complete material and energy balances, and perform process optimization studies. Individual will coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues. The Senior Process Design Engineer will report directly to the Americas North Design Engineering Lead. The successful candidate will be located at either the Grace Headquarters in Columbia, Maryland or in the Great Lakes Region. Responsibilities Evaluates and approves process design changes and specifications Develops in collaboration with Process Technology, Business Units and Operations and assures adherence to a standard Basis of Design (BOD) package which includes Scope of Work, PFDs, P&ID’s and material balance Develops front end packages Developing equipment and services bid documentation and reviewing vendor quotations and issues procurement recommendations Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases Evaluating EH&S design requirements and ensuring adherence to corporate policies Participates as engineering representative in PHA’s (Process Hazard Analysis) and HAZOP’s Supports start up activities from a process engineering perspective Prioritizing workloads and effectively managing 3rd party engineering teams to execute assigned workloads Firm understanding and compliance with the Grace Project Methodology (GPM) process Physical Requirements and Environment Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft. Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings. Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials Required Qualifications BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree 10+ years’ experience within chemical, petrochemical, specialty chemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industries. Experience in process design and process engineering work in the chemical industry Proven…