Senior Process Engineer

3 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States AMVAC: An American Vanguard Company Full time
About the Role

AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Engineer to join its team in Axis, Alabama. As a key member of the Engineering Department, this individual will be responsible for process engineering, including startup, troubleshooting, and production of chemicals for AMVAC customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support and implement improvements to existing manufacturing processes through process troubleshooting and optimization
  • Proactively seek ways to maximize efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce manufacturing costs
  • Troubleshoot any processing, quality, or equipment abnormalities and develop actions to help prevent recurrence
  • Apply comprehensive and diverse knowledge of chemical process principles to support routine operations, including simulation and process design, preparing heat and material balances, and collecting and documenting operating data for production KPIs
  • Perform hydraulic calculations and analysis
  • Provide engineering documentation for sizing of process equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, and relief valves
  • Support plant process safety management (PSM) system by leading PHA reviews, driving management of change processes, supporting incident investigations, and other related activities
  • Prepare capital project estimates and ROI analyses
  • Lead or assist on capital projects and plant start-ups utilizing process knowledge to translate technical packages into a plant design
  • Assist in major equipment bid evaluations from a technical perspective, support development and update of P&IDs and PFDs, develop instrumentation specifications and selection
  • Perform rigorous heat exchange equipment design and analysis
  • Model physical properties for a broad spectrum of fluids and mixtures, including hazardous and complex chemicals
  • Write campaign summaries and technical reports
  • Collaborate with the Technology (R&D) group on process optimization, new process designs, and new product development
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements
  • Comply with all company policies, practices, and lawful directives
  • Perform other assignments as necessary and directed by management
Requirements
  • B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
  • 7+ years' chemical plant experience with a broad technical understanding of plant operations
  • Advanced knowledge of process design for chemical manufacturing
  • Read and understand P&IDs (Piping and Instrument Design)
  • Ability to use Aspen simulator and hydraulic calculation software
  • Be able to troubleshoot process equipment and instrumentation and provide solutions
  • Process optimization methodologies such as Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or PDCA desired
  • Able to work as a team member as well as independently
  • Must have excellent communication and computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Be able to work nights/weekends if required
  • Some travel may be desired
  • Must be able to participate in the respiratory program and the Safety monthly blood draw program
  • Must be able to pass a physical and drug test
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Benefits

AMVAC offers low-cost health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision for employees and their families, Life and AD&D insurance for employees and their families, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous contribution from the employer, employee stock purchase plan with discount, Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available, a wellness program, expense reimbursement tuition, and other benefits.

AMVAC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA M/F/D/V employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct background checks and substance testing prior to employment. We participate in the federal E-Verify identification system.



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