Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to support plant operations by improving existing production processes and introducing new production processes. Also, perform project engineering activities including the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment at the Terre Haute facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values
• Promote safety in all aspects of operations
• Perform project-engineering activities
• Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the plant processes
• Promote the production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations
• Lead engineering efforts to support the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
• Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis
• Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects
• Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance
• Support daily production activities
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence
• Create operating procedures and training for new equipment and processes
• Assist in leading and mentoring the activities of process/project engineers and engineering co-ops & interns
• Assist in the proper maintenance of plant equipment
• Work with site management to maintain workload balances
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments
• Assist, mentor, and direct the activities of junior engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Additional education in Project Management preferred
• Minimum 10 years of Process Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of capital project management experience
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English

Benefits

• No benefits