Principal APC Engineer
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Your Role at Cabot
Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers in execution of chemical process design for small and large capital projects. Can lead engineers working on Engineering regional-scale projects or engineers working at local-level Manufacturing capital or retrofit projects.
How You Will Make an Impact
Provide process engineering support to variety of small to large capital projects and plant sustaining activities
Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balances
Develop new and redline existing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
Develop new and redline existing Interlock Narratives
Facilitate and/or support improvement projects, maintenance projects and aid in process troubleshooting
Provide technical guidence and troubleshooting process, instrumentation and controls, and equipment problems
Lead and work with engineers to investigate and develop new equipment and technologies to improve chemical production and control processes
Author, maintain and update engineering and equipment standards & assist with training when applicable
Support cost estimates of CapEx and Opex
Participate in the evaluation and selection of processs equipment, external engineering firms and vendors
Work on cost reduction projects and collaborate with procurement to ensure good supply assurance (reliable flow of raw material supply through the production cycle)
Support plant manufacturing operations as needed by providing technical expertise
Lead/support Process Hazard Analysis for new and existing processes
Interact with R&D, manufacturing organization and production plants to scale-up and/or develop new processes
Develop and implement quality, safety, and process improvements
What You Will Bring to Cabot
Solid knowledge of chemistry, chemical process design, process control and instrumentation, and/or chemical equipment
Self sufficient chemical process simulation capability using ASPEN Simulation Software
Strong knowledge with Combustion technologies, Air Pollution Control technologies, and Carbon Capture technologies
Strong knowledge and development experience with Catalytic gas treatment technologies
Hands-on experience with catalyst handling and operations is a must
Strong engineering execution knowledge and experience to lead technical developments in cross-functional teams. Self-starter; excellent management and organizational skills
Works independently on a regular basis based on the tasks and responsibilities required for the technical development execution of early phase capital projects.
Demonstrates solid ability to recognize and recommend new or improved techniques and processes
Ability to motivate and influence others to action
Ability to formulate and present ideas in a convincing and persuasive manner; give technical advice.
May require local or regional travel.
Education/Experience
MS (Ph.D preferred) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering in related discipline with 15+ years of related experience.
Air pollution control and catalyst experience is a must
Carbon black and gas treatment industrial experience is preferred
Strong experience in capital 6-phase development process
A professional engineering license (or foreign equivalent) is desired.
Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers in execution of chemical process design for small and large capital projects. Can lead engineers working on Engineering regional-scale projects or engineers working at local-level Manufacturing capital or retrofit projects.
How You Will Make an Impact
Provide process engineering support to variety of small to large capital projects and plant sustaining activities
Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balances
Develop new and redline existing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
Develop new and redline existing Interlock Narratives
Facilitate and/or support improvement projects, maintenance projects and aid in process troubleshooting
Provide technical guidence and troubleshooting process, instrumentation and controls, and equipment problems
Lead and work with engineers to investigate and develop new equipment and technologies to improve chemical production and control processes
Author, maintain and update engineering and equipment standards & assist with training when applicable
Support cost estimates of CapEx and Opex
Participate in the evaluation and selection of processs equipment, external engineering firms and vendors
Work on cost reduction projects and collaborate with procurement to ensure good supply assurance (reliable flow of raw material supply through the production cycle)
Support plant manufacturing operations as needed by providing technical expertise
Lead/support Process Hazard Analysis for new and existing processes
Interact with R&D, manufacturing organization and production plants to scale-up and/or develop new processes
Develop and implement quality, safety, and process improvements
What You Will Bring to Cabot
Solid knowledge of chemistry, chemical process design, process control and instrumentation, and/or chemical equipment
Self sufficient chemical process simulation capability using ASPEN Simulation Software
Strong knowledge with Combustion technologies, Air Pollution Control technologies, and Carbon Capture technologies
Strong knowledge and development experience with Catalytic gas treatment technologies
Hands-on experience with catalyst handling and operations is a must
Strong engineering execution knowledge and experience to lead technical developments in cross-functional teams. Self-starter; excellent management and organizational skills
Works independently on a regular basis based on the tasks and responsibilities required for the technical development execution of early phase capital projects.
Demonstrates solid ability to recognize and recommend new or improved techniques and processes
Ability to motivate and influence others to action
Ability to formulate and present ideas in a convincing and persuasive manner; give technical advice.
May require local or regional travel.
Education/Experience
MS (Ph.D preferred) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering in related discipline with 15+ years of related experience.
Air pollution control and catalyst experience is a must
Carbon black and gas treatment industrial experience is preferred
Strong experience in capital 6-phase development process
A professional engineering license (or foreign equivalent) is desired.