Job Summary
The Professional Process Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing processes related to the production of chlor-alkali chemicals, such as chlorine and caustic soda. The role requires a strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, process equipment, and safety standards to ensure efficient, sustainable, and safe production. This is a full-time position that reports to the Chief Technology Officer.
Essential Functions:
• Design and improve skid mounted chemical processing equipment used for converting raw
materials into final products, ensuring safety, quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Work effectively with other engineers and team members to achieve common goals.
• Provide technical information and training to staff in other departments, such as
marketing/sales and production staff.
• Research component materials for specific applications.
• Resource suppliers for components.
• Create PFD’s, P&ID’s, data sheets, etc. as required.
• Develop specifications for equipment as well as performance requirements.
• Test to make sure that machinery has the capability to carry out desired functions.
• Participate in commissioning to ensure that systems and equipment are functioning according to specifications.
• Coordinate and implement training to ensure that proper instruction is provided to customer’s personnel to implement operating procedures, safety protocols, and to avoid system malfunctions.
• Test alternative techniques and methods; recommend changes in procedures or equipment as necessary. Seek cost-effective modifications to design and components to increase profitability of equipment.
• Assist in training new employees; may oversee temporary or co-op employees.
? Stay current with technological advancements through attendance of and involvement in
industry organization meetings and other training sessions/seminars.
? Perform other job-related duties and expectations as communicated by management.
• Follow Powell procedures and policies at all times.
• Follow Powell safety practices at all times.
Job Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Communicate with others in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to deliver superior results.
• Willing to travel (normally 3-4 days at a time and nearly always during the week).
• Willing to accept new responsibilities applicable to the role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for detail.
• Ability to understand complex technical concepts/products and communicate information to non-technical team members.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; squat; climb; see; talk and hear. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs; lift up to 50 pounds.
Education & Experience:
• Four year technical or engineering degree.
• Minimum of five years relevant experience in the chlor-alkali industry including brine treatment, caustic processing, etc.
Personal Characteristics:
• Neat appearance, grooming and dress consistent with the desired image of Powell.
• Prompt arrival and regular attendance at work.
• Humble Confidence – Willingness to listen to others to better understand needs and perspective while able to convey confidence of expert knowledge.
• Assist Leader - Willingness to take initiative and support co-workers.
• Resiliently Curious – Constantly learning and not easily deterred when overcoming difficulties.
• Does the right thing – Doing what needs to be done with a professional, pleasant, courteous and cooperative attitude at all times.
• Wants the job - Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the company.
