Engineer, Process

SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp. • Town of Bethlehem, NY

20h

About The Position

Act as subject matter expert for tank and vessel relief sizing analysis. Develop site strategy to ensure a valid contingency analysis for all site reliefs, including prioritization of efforts to update or correct analyses, and oversee implementation of that strategy with support of contract resources as necessary.
Act as process engineering support to the units, developing in-depth process area knowledge by driving tactical and strategic process improvements in key unit priorities, such as:

EHSS / Compliance
Production execution
Cost
Stability
Quality

Analyze current process capability, find root causes to issues, and implement improvements. Utilize manufacturing excellence tools where appropriate. Represent manufacturing, process optimization projects, and process and product changes using a cross-functional team approach that address all aspects of the product and process changes.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

Requirements

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical degree
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing with a thorough understanding of process design engineering –
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Demonstrated personal commitment in safety, environmental, health and security practices.
• Track record of leading and implementing successful projects process changes, and improvements
• Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and self-direction
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
• Comfortable working from platforms at elevated heights for field verification work
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to fully understand a process and its control philosophy
• A strong understanding of fluid flow principles and thermodynamics
• Proficient in applying relevant industry codes and standards such as API 520, API 521, ASME Section VIII.
• Ability to use risk analysis results to develop a strategy to eliminate or minimize the impact of risk scenarios.
• Understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Nice To Haves

• Aspen process modeling experience
• Heat exchanger modeling experience
• Strong general mechanical background and familiarity with piping, bolting, valves, and common mechanical fabrication and repair processes

Responsibilities

• Complete or and support reviews of relief contingencies through verification of past analyses, current drawings and equipment information, and confirm validity of different overpressure scenarios with input from Operations as necessary.
• Lead or and coordinate implementation of any identified corrective actions from contingency analyses, including leading MOC efforts and project implementation as needed.
• Develop internal expertise of relief contingency analysis through mentoring and training of other site engineers and technicians.
• Provide support to the site to ensure the units meet all ISO, PSM, and other external and internal regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, participating in PHAs, executing MOCs, investigating incidents, and owning closure of action items (ATS).
• Collect and analyze data for process improvement opportunities.
• Utilize root cause analysis to find root causes of issues.
• Implement solutions to optimize unit performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding new process technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level