Senior Project Engineer

1 week ago


Charleston, West Virginia, United States Wacker Chemie AG Full time
About Us

WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on creating innovative solutions for various industries. Our materials are versatile and adaptable, making them an integral part of daily life. We are looking for capable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and contribute to our growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to provide project engineering and project management services in the chemical, process, and mechanical engineering fields. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating work processes, interfacing with other departments, and ensuring compliance with legal, internal guidelines, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Target and prioritize tasks in project execution
  • Coordinate work processes and interface with other departments, external contractors, and resources
  • Estimate, review, and edit the effects of future projects in terms of business objectives
  • Conduct assessments of technical results and compliance with legal, internal guidelines, and regulations
  • Process and implement all legal, economic, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and codes
  • Execute pre-engineering concepts, studies, alternatives, and strategies
  • Evaluate process optimization, simulations, and risk assessments
  • Conduct overall engineering and project management tasks such as process and system planning; designs; specifications; calculation of cost estimates; expenditure planning; project appropriation requests; scheduling, permit or regulatory planning; safety, quality, and regulatory reviews; and subcontractor and construction management
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in the field of project management, project engineering, plant/production engineering & maintenance
  • 2+ years of relevant engineering experience mentoring junior engineers
  • Chemical industry / Oil & Gas experience in operations and/or maintenance environment a plus
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles, relevant codes, and construction practices to effectively manage projects and to apply efficient and innovative solutions to technical and organizational challenges
  • Thorough understanding of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) of highly hazardous chemicals; especially regarding process hazard analysis (PHA), management of change (MOC), process safety information (PSI), recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP), and pre-startup safety review (PSSR) processes
  • Ability to develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFD), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), energy and mass balances of chemical plants
  • Ability to create equipment datasheets and specifications for tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, reactors, filters, etc. according to applicable ASME and API codes / standards
  • Ability to design piping systems according to ASME 31.3 including stress analysis, hydraulic calculations, use of 3D model, and creation of piping isometrics
  • Knowledge of pressure relief device design according to API 520 and API 521
  • Ability to create a scopes of work (SOW) package for engineering and construction services to be provided by an external vendor
  • Ability to develop a cost estimate for a project including a detailed breakdown by each discipline for engineering design and construction services; Understanding different techniques used based on level of accuracy needed
  • Ability to build and oversee a schedule for each project stage gate (FEL 1-3 and Execution) with a critical path
  • Strong project engineering skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure
  • Ability to work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
  • Strong multitasking capability
  • Leadership skills combined with team player attitude
  • Objective judgement and fact-based decision-making approach
  • Capable of professionally dealing with changing priorities and scope requirements
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Tennessee is desired, but not required
What We Offer

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing fund

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement



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