Process/Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Provides 24/7 technical and general supervisory support to any contractors or plant personnel involved with their projects

Provides material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment calculations for all projects at Port Maitland. If outside expertise is needed, this engineer will coordinate and review the necessary outside services

Serves as project manager on projects. Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of any projects assigned to them as their project. Supervise plant personnel and contractors and be responsible for the conduct and work product of the contractors performing on their project

Works on projects related to key environmental and sustainability programs

Provide scope, cost estimation, request capital money, supervise fieldwork and conduct commissioning

Support activities in the maintenance department

Responsible for improving integrity and reliability of equipment

Provide technical leadership for employees in implementing long term solutions to recurrent problems

Responsible for the financial performance of assigned projects as well as all associated paperwork

Studies methods in current use to do process calculations and makes improvements and/or develops new methods as needed

Carry out troubleshooting activities and investigate special production problems in the existing manufacturing plants

Completes all pertinent safety reviews for project and process changes

Prepare sections of operating manuals as needed for project start-up or process changes

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with equipment vendors, contractors, and plant personnel as necessary to carry out job functions

Size and design process equipment, vessels, piping, ductwork, and process control systems

Prepare equipment and contractor specifications, write requests for quotes, evaluate bids, and prepare purchase orders

Establish and maintain a complete up-to-date unit by unit process record in the form of P&IDs

Study and improve process conditions

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering – Chemical; P Eng. preferred

Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical or GMP and/or FDA facility or experience working in an industrial environment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must reside within reasonable commuting distance to the plant or are planning to relocate prior to starting work

A good working knowledge of product equipment and processes and safety measures that are unique and necessary in chemical manufacturing

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to work with limited supervision, being a self -starter, and having a questioning attitude is a key part of this job

Knowledge of industrial maintenance techniques, understanding of good engineering and safety practices

Ability to manage budget and to estimate costs related to various projects

Ability to manage and execute capital projects

Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and to support the maintenance teams

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

Work is in an office and plant manufacturing setting, one location

Some exposure to outdoor activity

Location has stairs, walking to different areas of the site, some occasional lifting, squatting, bending

Benefits

Benefits include

Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance

Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days

Pension plan & RRSP match

Group Health Benefits

Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program

Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

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