Field Engineer - Process Engineer
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Edeniq, Inc is in need of Field Engineer - Process Engineer right now, this job will be presented in Nebraska. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Job Descriptions:
Edeniq’s Omaha, NE-based Field Engineering team is responsible for providing customer support through deep process expertise in Edeniq’s technology offering! s. This support includes engineering design, project management, construction support, commissioning and start-up assistance, and the ongoing assurance of high-quality, profitable operations for Edeniq’s customers and operating partners â€" including continuous process and technology improvements. These efforts are focused primarily on the “first generation†Edeniq technology offerings in ethanol manufacturing.
The key focus for this resource is the use of scientific and engineering analysis to evaluate our process performance, including advancing a “first principles†understanding of the technology offering; and then the application of this information as the basis for optimization of current and future partner site operations and installations.
There will also be some opportunity to contribute on second generation (cellulosic and advanced biofuels) technology development efforts at Edeniq’s Visalia, CA-based facility or through partnerships a! t other sites. These interactions will likely increase as thes! e new processes are brought closer to commercial roll-out in the industry.
This position falls under the Field Engineering division and reports to the Director of Field Engineering.
Specific Responsibilities:
Develop and lead plant, laboratory, and modeling investigations to increase understanding of the technology and to drive holistic operational excellence at all installations.
Lead innovative methods to quantify wider benefits of our technologies to host facilities and lead efforts to validate with partners and internal resources.
Develop and apply innovative approaches to analyzing and evaluating our process performance.
Establish best practices for our process operation and work to implement with partners.
Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Process Block Diagrams for process development and communication with internal and external stake-holders.
Coordinate with internal and external resources to foster and enable researc! h and development (R&D) activities that advance Edeniq’s knowledge and success.
Use data from laboratory and plant experiments to improve process basis knowledge and optimize equipment offering by Edeniq.
Develop, maintain, and apply detailed Material and Energy Balances for complete processes, particularly to provide insight into operational changes and the effects of potential upgrades.
Document results from our process operations and testing with high quality technical reports with clear analysis and implication insights.
Lead troubleshooting efforts at sites that have Edeniq technology and develop corrective action plans to address process problems or difficulties.
Develop and deploy predictive testing and evaluation protocols that can be used by Field Service and Sales organizations to develop additional sales in the industry
Lead efforts with multi-functional teams to implement changes to the process or operation that are predicted to improve! performance.
Prepare specifications for equipment and instrumentat! ion procurement and review vendor drawings and documents for accuracy and compliance
Selection and evaluation of engineered equipment, including performing the relevant hydraulic and heat transfer calculations.
Support project engineering resources to ensure project implementation of all improvement ideas.
Prepare and deliver training materials to third party customers, including operations and technical audiences.
Participate in commissioning start-up and process turnover activities.
Participate in Process Hazard Assessment (PHA) activities, including HAZOP procedures as needed.
Required Experience:
Qualifications and Requirements:
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or other related engineering field. A proven track record in successful application of deep fundamental and applied knowledge in chemical processing technologies is critical.
Minimum 8 years of experience as a process or production engineer in ! a chemical process environment.
Significant exposure and experience in process development and working with new and developing technologies, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge and experience in process engineering design practices, project deliverables and execution (team structure and workflow, schedule management, cost control, change management, design documentation, design justification, specification development, option analysis, vendor selection and review).
Experience creatively integrating laboratory and plant operational data to continually develop conclusions and challenge hypotheses.
Ability to work on multiple technologies and improvement stages and manage deliverables simultaneously.
Excellent speaking, written and organizational skills.
Customer focused approach to field efforts and an independent drive to meet project goals.
Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team and to fulfill different roles ! on different project teams.
Ability to mentor young engineers and d! evelop skills in process development for Edeniq.
Experience with commissioning and starting-up new facilities and unit operations.
Ethanol production or other distillation, evaporation or separation process experience is highly preferred.
25% travel expected. Some periods of extended travel expected.
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move or hold or position objects.
Must be able to remain in a stationary standing or seated position for one hour at a time.
Must be able to move or traverse greater than one mile per day while on plant premises.
Must be able operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, detect or position plant machinery and equipment.
Must be able operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, detect or position laboratory instruments and equipment.
Ascend/Descend, work atop, traverse stairs ! and ladders.
Position self to/move under equipment, between piping and tight spaces.
Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess issues with machinery and equipment (Plant and Laboratory)
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions
Exposure to fumes, dusts, mists, gases, wetness and humidity.
Exposure to mechanical hazards.
Exposure to chemical (including flammability) and Electrical Hazards.
Exposure to extreme temperatures and burn hazards.
Exposure to vibration and noise above 85 decibels, require hearing protection.
Able to work extended shifts in an Ethanol Plant Environment
Equipment and Tools
Able to drive company vehicle
Use hand tools and test devices (gauges, meters, etc)
Keyword: engineering,field engineering
From: Edeniq, Inc
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This job starts available on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 05:51:43 GMT
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