Lead Chemical Engineer

Lead Chemical Engineer
01/23/2017 to 10/19/2017
Des Plaines, IL, USA, 60017
$53/HR ON W2
Responsibilities

• Perform refinery and petrochemical process design work as required to produce Schedule A design packages working as a member of a design team and perform studies relating to revamp of existing processing units.
  
• Work under close to moderate supervision. Results are reviewed and technical guidance is available.
  
• Decision making limited to routine issues / problems.
  Key Accountabilities for Process/Project Design Engineers
  
• Creation of the basic design engineering package for technology customer projects.
  
• Run process simulation tools for design and alternate cases.
  
• Size process piping and run hydraulics.
  
• Develop project specifications including all major equipment.
  
• Coordinate the development of the PFD and P&ID flow diagrams.
  
• Complete assigned design work per the agreed budget and schedule.
  
• Keep Project Manager informed of progress on assigned tasks. Bring any problems with man-hour overruns or schedule delays to the Project Manager as early as possible.
  
• Attend and participate in project team meetings.
  
• Contribute and participate in customer meetings as assigned and agreed with the Project Manager.
  
• Apply current design practices and tools for completion of assigned tasks.
  
• Be familiar with the work process and quality policy and apply as appropriate to each project.
  
• Document all calculations and work processes in a clear, concise format.
  Basic Qualifications
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
  
• 10-15 plus years of refining experience (Operation or Design)
  
• US Citizenship or US permanent residency is required
  Additional Qualifications
  
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
  
• Strong presentation skills including MS PowerPoint, Leading Meetings, Customer Presentations
  
• Ability to function well within a team based work environment
  Sandra Taylor
  571-267-4186

  Sandra Taylor
  571-267-4186