Senior Project Engineer

Hydrite•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer performs project engineering activities—including the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment—at Hydrite’s Waterloo, Iowa facility. The role also supports plant operations by improving existing production processes and introducing new ones. It leads and supports safety, environmental compliance, food safety, and quality initiatives; assists daily production and equipment maintenance; provides technical support to Sales and Marketing and customers; and mentors engineering personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of five years of capital project management experience, including interfacing with contractors.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 10 hours per day.
Ability to occasionally climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet.
Ability to travel as needed and work outside normal business hours.
Ability to work occasional 12- to 16-hour days due to travel or project activities.
Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching are required.
Contact lenses are prohibited due to safety concerns.

Nice To Haves

Additional education in Project Management.
At least ten years of Process Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in the chemical-processing industry.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values.
Promote safety across operations, including work performed by contractors, to improve facility and company safety records.
Perform project-engineering activities for new processing equipment or systems, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to plant processes and operating procedures.
Promote production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations, including participation in audits and investigations.
Lead engineering efforts supporting the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager in ensuring site compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and standards.
Coordinate and direct process hazard analyses, including selecting the PHA level, completing required checklists and templates, and addressing engineering MOC action items for new products and processes.
Lead engineering efforts supporting Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects.
Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance through customer interactions.
Support daily production by monitoring process performance, troubleshooting problems, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Maintain Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence by helping provide quality facilities, products, and services to internal and external customers.
Create operating procedures and training for new equipment and processes.
Assist in leading and mentoring process/project engineers, engineering co-ops, interns, and junior engineers.
Serve as a technical resource for proper maintenance of plant equipment.
Work with site management to maintain balanced workloads and provide backup support as needed.
Communicate effectively with Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to support the branch team.
Guide engineering personnel development and performance through daily communication and performance evaluations.

Benefits

Up to 10% retirement contribution.
$600 per year wellness incentive.
Three weeks of starting paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible the first day of the month following hire.
401(k) and profit sharing.
Life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Legal services insurance.
Scholarship awards for children of employees.
Summer picnic and community giving events.
Free family wellness coaching, including a nutritionist and fitness coach.