Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet the production needs of our customers while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, yet small enough to care. Even as the company grows and develops new services, we never forget the values that made us who we are as a company.We are a team. A family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities.AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTSWhat we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.WHY ORTEC? The foundation of Ortec is our talented, dedicated employees. Our commitment to delivering chemical manufacturing services with measurable quality has made us a trusted partner to some of the most familiar names in business. Our success is drawn from the experience, energy and teamwork of our employees, who consistently deliver results by anticipating change and executing solutions with confidence and passion. At Ortec, you'll be working with the latest technologies and tools, not to mention some of the industry's best and brightest minds. From the top down, this type of commitment and energy is radiated throughout the company. The result is a growing, dynamic, and rewarding place to work - a company where we work as many and we win as one. You are a name, not a number!We offer an excellent benefit package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
- Annual Anniversary Cash Award
- On-Site Nurse
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
- 401k with match
- Annual Anniversary Cash Award
POSITION SUMMARYThe Senior Process Design Engineer is primarily responsible for the design and construction of projects in the Ortec CapEx budget. This includes obtaining customer project requirements, PFD and P&ID development, leading the HAZOP review and the mechanical and process design for the project. This position will have primary responsibility for piping and mechanical layout and design including piping stress calculations and mechanical safety system design of the pressure relief systems in the process. This position will work with the Corporate Engineering Director on project cost control and schedule as well as sometimes being the primary Project Manager on some capital projects. As needed, the Senior Process Design Engineer will work with external Engineering and Construction firms to design the processes, oversee the project construction, meet cost and schedule goals, satisfy safety and code requirements and meet internal and good engineering standards to give the highest value new installations to Ortec. This position is also a resource to all sites and R&D for process design and troubleshooting and optimizing existing processes as needed.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPromote Safety first mindset. Lead and champion a culture of compliance to all regulatory, environmental, health and safety laws and regulations
- Develop and maintain corporate standards based upon existing and projected new codes and internal Ortec design and manufacturing practices for new installations
- Corporate expert on mechanical safety system design and maintenance for piping and pressure vessels (including relief systems)
- Corporate expert on the Hazop process and will lead large project teams through the Hazop process
- Partner with Site Engineers as a resource for the small CapEx projects that they will manage
- On approved projects partner with the site teams (Leadership, Maintenance, Site Engineers and Production) and lead the team through PFD and P&ID development, HAZOP process and detailed design parts of the process for large CapEx projects
- Manage the process for detailed design, bid package preparation, bidding process, mobilization, and construction
- Partner with the site leadership team on resources needed for equipment turnover and commissioning needed as delegated by the Corporate Engineering Director on some projects perform the project management, scheduling and cost engineering functions for large CapEx projects and provide regular project updates to Site Managers and the Corporate Leadership Team
- Proactively work with equipment and maintenance service suppliers to obtain best pricing and/or engage in competitive bid processes
- Partner with the Ortec Environmental, Health and Safety Department to understand all present and anticipated codes and regulations for new and existing Ortec installations
- Partner with the Safety and Environmental Managers for resources needed to support CapEx installations for safety and environmental monitoring and responses
- Partner with R&D and Site Engineers to:
- Interface early in the development process on the optimum process and equipment to be used before customer accreditation locks in the long-term system
- Understand any new unit operations (distillation, mass transfer, etc.) that may be needed
- Technical resource for all Site Managers, Site Engineers and Maintenance Managers on troubleshooting and optimizing existing processes
- Promote a positive, responsive culture based upon teamwork and accountability that is reflective of ownership in the guiding principles
EDUCATIONMinimum of BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines.EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years in the capital design or project management fields
- Experience across multiple engineering disciplines
- Experience in construction is a not mandatory but is desirable
- Experience with Hazop, piping system design and pressure vessel venting systems is not mandatory but is desirable
- Experience as a project manager is a not mandatory but is desirable
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Computer Skills - MS Office, Word, Excel PowerPoint, Project, Autodesk for drawings and Navisworks for 3D models
This job posting is not all inclusive, please see job description for details.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, physical, reference checks, employment verifications, and background screenings.Ortec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.