Senior Project Engineer

United States·Laurenssenior

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WHO WE ARE We are a company where people matter . We are family driven . We are financially strong . And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

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EngineeringProject Engineer

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

What We Offer

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✓Up to 10% Retirement Contribution

✓$600 per Year Wellness Incentive

✓Front-loaded Paid Time Off

✓Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

Lead and support execution of capital projects for the Laurens greenfield facility from design through start-up
Partner with corporate engineering, construction teams, and contractors to ensure scope, schedule, and cost alignment
Support development of site standards, engineering practices, and documentation (P&IDs, specs, procedures)
Drive commissioning and start-up activities, including troubleshooting and performance validation
Establish foundational systems for reliability, maintenance, and operational readiness

Manage and execute capital and improvement projects for the Laurens site post-startup
Identify and implement process, safety, and reliability improvements
Provide daily engineering support to operations, including troubleshooting and optimization
Support MOC, PSM, and regulatory compliance initiatives

Responsibilities

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→Lead and support Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values, promoting safety across all operations, including contractor work, to improve facility and company-wide safety performance.
→Provide engineering support to Corporate SQRA and Site EHS representatives to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and standards (OSHA Construction & General Industry, OSHA PSM, RMP, RCRA, DNR, EPA, Title V/PSD, OCPSF, Dept. of Commerce, NFPA, NEC).
→Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects.
→Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis, which includes PHA level selection and completion of the required checklists/templates and engineering MOC action items associated with the introduction of new products/processes. Basic data requirements include mass & energy balances/process kinetics, current equipment lists and drawings, process flow diagrams, relief vent sizing calculations, etc. per the OSHA PSM defined element.
→Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance through interfaces with customers.
→Support daily production activities by monitoring process performance, trouble-shooting problems, and, as needed, implementing corrective actions.
→Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence by maintaining quality facilities, products, and services for internal and external customers.
→Develop operating procedures, training materials, and technical guidance for new equipment and processes.
→Support maintenance of plant equipment as a technical resource.
→Facilitate effective communication across Hydrite departments to ensure branch team success and provide timely, concise, and accurate reports to plant and senior management, including weekly written status updates.
→Support construction management by coordinating with contractors and subcontractors, reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, monitoring construction progress and conducting site audits to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

This position reports to the Corporate Engineering Manager.

Nice to Have

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A Bachelor’s degree is required; preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Prefer to have additional education in Project Management.
Minimum eight years of Process-Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry preferred.
Minimum of five years of direct technical management experience (interfacing with contractors).
Experience with greenfield projects, major expansions, or plant start-ups strongly preferred
Site decommissioning experience (removal of equipment, demolition)
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required. Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs preferred.
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Requirements

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Ability to sit and/or stand up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis.
Must have valid driver’s license and own a personal vehicle.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for the first year.
Occasional 12-to-14-hour workdays may be required as a result of travel or project related activities.
Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.
Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.