Principal Air Pollution Control Engineer

Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers in execution of chemical process design for small and large capital projects. Can lead engineers working on Engineering regional-scale projects or engineers working at local-level Manufacturing capital or retrofit projects.

* 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 guidence and troubleshooting process, instrumentation and controls, and equipment problems
* Lead and work with 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 processs 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

* Solid knowledge of chemistry, chemical process design, process control and instrumentation, and/or chemical equipment
* Self sufficient chemical process simulation capability using ASPEN Simulation Software
* Strong knowledge with Combustion technologies, Air Pollution Control technologies, and Carbon Capture technologies
* Strong knowledge and development experience with Catalytic gas treatment technologies
* Hands-on experience with catalyst handling and operations is a must
* Strong engineering execution knowledge and experience to lead technical developments in cross-functional teams. Self-starter; excellent management and organizational skills
* 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
* Ability to formulate and present ideas in a convincing and persuasive manner; give technical advice.
* May require local or regional travel.

Education/Experience
* MS (Ph.D preferred) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering in related discipline with 15+ years of related experience.
* Air pollution control and catalyst experience is a must
* Carbon black and gas treatment industrial experience is preferred
* Strong experience in capital 6-phase development process
* A professional engineering license (or foreign equivalent) is desired.