Engineer, Process

SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.•Town of Bethlehem, NY

75d•$98,586 - $149,938•Onsite

About The Position

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, SABIC activates the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, SABIC enables life-saving medical innovations and helps fight world hunger. SABIC is driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and its planet through sustainability initiatives, such as its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. SABIC's success is built upon the collective excellence of its 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. SABIC's values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of its success. SABIC's purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives SABIC to do what it does. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how SABIC works, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities SABIC collaborates with, so that SABIC succeeds and grows together. It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to SABIC. SABIC is mindful about the importance of the team it is building and how its team members impact its culture. SABIC believes that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to its mission. Let us explore this together!

Requirements

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical degree
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing with a thorough understanding of process design engineering
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Demonstrated personal commitment in safety, environmental, health and security practices.
Track record of leading and implementing successful projects process changes, and improvements
Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and self-direction
Strong leadership and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
Comfortable working from platforms at elevated heights for field verification work
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to fully understand a process and its control philosophy
A strong understanding of fluid flow principles and thermodynamics
Proficient in applying relevant industry codes and standards such as API 520, API 521, ASME Section VIII.
Ability to use risk analysis results to develop a strategy to eliminate or minimize the impact of risk scenarios.
Understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
You must be 18 years or older
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Aspen process modeling experience
Heat exchanger modeling experience
Strong general mechanical background and familiarity with piping, bolting, valves, and common mechanical fabrication and repair processes

Responsibilities

Act as subject matter expert for tank and vessel relief sizing analysis.
Develop site strategy to ensure a valid contingency analysis for all site reliefs, including prioritization of efforts to update or correct analyses, and oversee implementation of that strategy with support of contract resources as necessary.
Act as process engineering support to the units, developing in-depth process area knowledge by driving tactical and strategic process improvements in key unit priorities, such as: EHSS / Compliance, Production execution, Cost, Stability, Quality.
Analyze current process capability, find root causes to issues, and implement improvements.
Utilize manufacturing excellence tools where appropriate.
Represent manufacturing, process optimization projects, and process and product changes using a cross-functional team approach that address all aspects of the product and process changes.
Complete or and support reviews of relief contingencies through verification of past analyses, current drawings and equipment information, and confirm validity of different overpressure scenarios with input from Operations as necessary.
Lead or and coordinate implementation of any identified corrective actions from contingency analyses, including leading MOC efforts and project implementation as needed.
Develop internal expertise of relief contingency analysis through mentoring and training of other site engineers and technicians.
Provide support to the site to ensure the units meet all ISO, PSM, and other external and internal regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, participating in PHAs, executing MOCs, investigating incidents, and owning closure of action items (ATS).
Collect and analyze data for process improvement opportunities.
Utilize root cause analysis to find root causes of issues.
Implement solutions to optimize unit performance.
Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding new process technologies.