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Position summary: cabot`s global engineering group is looking for a senior process engineer to join their teamThis person will provide technical leadership to a team of engineers in execution of chemical process design for small and large capital projectsThis person will lead engineers working on engineering regional-scale projects or engineers working at local-level manufacturing capital or retrofit projects.
Location of this role can be remote in the us, preferably near a cabot location or major airportJob responsibilities:
Provide process engineering support to variety of small to large capital projects and plant sustaining activities
Develop process flow diagrams and heat & material balances
Develop new and redline existing piping & instrumentation diagrams
Develop new and redline existing interlock narratives
Facilitate and/or support improvement projects, maintenance projects and aid in process troubleshooting
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting process, instrumentation and controls, and equipment problems
Lead and work with mechanical/instrumentation engineers to investigate and develop new equipment and technologies to improve chemical production and control processes
Author, maintain and update engineering and equipment standards & assist with training when applicable
Support cost estimates of capex and opex
Participate in the evaluation and selection of process equipment, external engineering firms and vendors
Work on cost reduction projects and collaborate with procurement to ensure good supply assurance (reliable flow of raw material supply through the production cycle)
Support plant manufacturing operations as needed by providing technical expertise
Lead/support process hazard analysis for new and existing processes
Interact with r&d, manufacturing organization and production plants to scale-up and/or develop new processes
Develop and implement quality, safety, and process improvements
Requirements:
Must have strong knowledge with air pollution control technologies and carbon capture technologies
Solid knowledge of chemistry, chemical process design, process control and instrumentation, and/or chemical equipment
Strong engineering execution knowledge and experience to lead technical developments in cross-functional teamsSelf-starter; excellent management and organizational skills
Self-sufficient chemical process simulation capability using aspen simulation software
Works independently on a regular basis based on the tasks and responsibilities required for the technical development execution of early phase capital projects.
Demonstrates solid ability to recognize and recommend new or improved techniques and processes
Ability to motivate and influence others to action
Excellent computer skills; aspen plus knowledge preferred
Ability to formulate and present ideas in a convincing and persuasive manner; give technical advice.
Promoter of safety and safety awareness.
May require local or regional travel.
Carbon black industrial experience is highly desired
Strong experience in capital 6-phase development process
A professional engineering license (or foreign equivalent) is desired.
Bs (ms preferred) in chemical engineering in related discipline with 10+ years of related experience.
About the company: cabot corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in boston, massachusetts, usa.
We strive to be the most innovative, respected and responsible leader in our markets — delivering performance that makes a differenceAs a market leader we collaborate with customers to find innovative solutions that will help them advance their own products for a wide range of industries, from transportation and infrastructure to environment and consumer goodsOur customers worldwide trust our solutions to help them address their needs and accelerate innovation in key applications — creating value and delivering an advantage over the competitionTo learn more about cabot products and applications please click here.
Our culture is based on four core values: respect, integrity, responsibility and excellence in everything we doWe are committed to diversity and inclusion and place high value in creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can contribute, thrive, and advanceWe strive to create an environment that is conducive to the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and accountability, and empowers every team member to take responsibility for the execution of our strategyWe support and encourage our people to share ideas and explore ways to do things differentlyOur passion for excellence and commitment to creating value and business success creates a culture in which everyone can contributeWe are known as one of the global leaders in safety, health and environmental performance, motivated in large part by the commitment and drive of our colleagues around the world.
Our global network consists of over 40 manufacturing facilities throughout north america, south america, emea, and apac regionsEeo/aa employer/vet/disabled: realizing we function better together than individually, cabot corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employerWe are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categoriesThis includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.
