Chemical Engineer jobs in Kentucky

Monument Chemical in Brandenburg, KY is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Engineer.

The Project Engineer will design and execute major capital projects in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner and to play a key role in facilitating process improvement and cost reduction initiatives consistent with HSE principles. This includes but is not limited to:

DUTIES

• Execute chemical plant capital projects, including maintenance & replacement, process upgrades and safety improvement projects.
• Manage projects within scope/budget/timeline while maintaining a high standard for safety.
• Review/critique the cost, technical and manufacturing impact for feasibility analyses for potential new products/processes/projects.
• Ability to effectively interact with a variety of suppliers and contractors to obtain estimates, coordinate construction schedules and complete projects without safety incidents.
• Define projects based on site productivity targets incl. implementing solutions that achieve significant cost reduction.
• Provide chemical process engineering and other engineering support for manufacturing.
• Participate on cross functional site improvement teams.
• Coordinate with individuals who have responsibility for the design, installation and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Interface with equipment manufacturers and site technical teams.
• Develop operational specifications for the process; conduct hazard reviews and other related PSM activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in the chemical manufacturing industry required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project engineering experience, including implementation of capital project required; process engineering experience a plus.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large and small capital projects from inception to implementation.
• Self-starter with an ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is necessary.
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Project, Microstation and ChemCad process modeling software a plus.

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