Lead Chemical Engineer

Job Description

Lead Chemical Engineer

01/23/2017 to 10/19/2017

Des Plaines, IL, USA, 60017

$53/HR ON W2

• 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.

• 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& 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10-15 plus years of refining experience (Operation or Design)
• US Citizenship or US permanent residency is required

• 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