Chemical Process Engineer
Location
Pasadena, TX | United States
Job description
Celanese is a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures products essential to everyday living. With global headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 dedicated people working at more than 50 owned and operated manufacturing facilities across 27 countries. We are committed to employee growth and creating shareholder value, and strive to make a difference in the communities where we operate. Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting Day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the community. For more information about Celanese and our products please visit
- Understands Chemical Engineering fundamentals and how to apply them to solve technical problems.
- Performs heat exchanger rating, hydraulic calculations, relief calculations, and distillation column evaluations.
- Has experience in P&ID development, vessel sizing, line sizing, heat exchanger sizing, and pump sizing.
- Specifies pumps, heat exchangers, steam traps, instruments, and other equipment via data sheet development.
- Specifies pressure relief devices (PRDs) and is familiar with applicable industry regulations, codes, and standards.
- Develops and issues process letters to document process studies, designs, and evaluations.
- Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and escalates to Technology Leader for addition to Unit Technology Plan.
- Conducts hazard identification (FMEA, What If, HAZOP) and manages risk through application of LOPA for process changes.
- Participates in or facilitates Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs).
- Works effectively and efficiently with multiple disciplines (e.g. Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Global Process Technology, Process Control, Projects) in the execution of unit changes and capital projects.
- Manages competing priorities at the same time - daily operations support and multiple simultaneous projects or assignments.
- Participates in Management of Change (MOC) process.
- Participates and leads root cause analyses (RCAs).
- Supports tracking of Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and escalates emerging issues to Technology Leader.
- Supports unit operations with troubleshooting requests.
- Supports unit startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
- Mentors and coaches entry level process engineers.
- Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a chemical engineering role
- Excellent communications skills
Benefits summary:
- Health insurance starts immediately, day one (thru United Healthcare). HSA contribution $1000 for employee only, $2000 for all other tiers – this is an annual contribution and unused amounts roll over until the next year.
- Medical, Vision and dental Plans
- 401k is a 6% dollar-for-dollar match with an additional 5% of your total pay. Celanese contribution (administered thru Fidelity, roll overs from other qualified plans are permitted)
- Maternity leave is 12 weeks 100% paid, we also offer parental leave at 6 weeks paid, and they can take it in 2 weeks increments, doesn’t have to be full 6 weeks at one time (You become eligible for this day 1)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – ESPP, can purchase stock at a discounted rate (15%)
- We offer a ‘Global Career Framework’ a structure and framework for career growth and planning, lots of career advancement opportunities
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