Senior Process Engineer (Technology Steward)

Overview:

As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities:

• Apply fundamental principles of chemical engineering to solve technical problems in various processes.
• Perform heat exchanger rating, hydraulic calculations, relief calculations, and distillation column evaluations to optimize process efficiency and safety.
• Develop P&IDs, size vessels, lines, heat exchangers, and pumps, and specify equipment through data sheet development.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, codes, and standards while specifying pressure relief devices (PRDs) and other equipment.
• Document process studies, designs, and evaluations through process letters and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk management activities such as FMEA, What If, HAZOP, and LOPA.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines including Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Projects to execute unit changes and capital projects.
• Manage competing priorities by providing daily operations support while handling multiple simultaneous projects or assignments.
• Lead root cause analyses (RCAs) and support tracking of Key Process Indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational excellence.
• Provide troubleshooting support for unit operations and contribute to startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
• Mentor and coach entry-level process engineers to foster their professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• 7 years of relevant chemical engineering experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; analytical and problem-solving skills; and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, extreme ownership mindset
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient in the use of process engineering software (e.g. Aspen Plus, HTRI, hydraulic tools)