Lead Chemical Engineer

Lead Chemical Engineer
01/23/2017 to 10/19/2017
Des Plaines, IL, USA, 60017
$53/HR ON W2
Responsibilities
• Perform refinery and petrochemical process design work as required to produce Schedule A design packages working as a member of a design team and perform studies relating to revamp of existing processing units.
• Work under close to moderate supervision. Results are reviewed and technical guidance is available.
• Decision making limited to routine issues / problems.

Key Accountabilities for Process/Project Design Engineers
• Creation of the basic design engineering package for technology customer projects.
• Run process simulation tools for design and alternate cases.
• Size process piping and run hydraulics.
• Develop project specifications including all major equipment.
• Coordinate the development of the PFD and P&ID flow diagrams.
• Complete assigned design work per the agreed budget and schedule.
• Keep Project Manager informed of progress on assigned tasks. Bring any problems with man-hour overruns or schedule delays to the Project Manager as early as possible.
• Attend and participate in project team meetings.
• Contribute and participate in customer meetings as assigned and agreed with the Project Manager.
• Apply current design practices and tools for completion of assigned tasks.
• Be familiar with the work process and quality policy and apply as appropriate to each project.
• Document all calculations and work processes in a clear, concise format.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10-15 plus years of refining experience (Operation or Design)
• US Citizenship or US permanent residency is required

Additional Qualifications
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong presentation skills including MS PowerPoint, Leading Meetings, Customer Presentations
• Ability to function well within a team based work environment



Sandra Taylor

571-267-4186

Sandra Taylor 

571-267-4186