Job Responsibilities
Lead the brainstorming, development, execution, and closeout of capital projects. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Support the startup of new installations and the operation of existing processes.
- Provide project engineering support for the facility.
- Manage projects of varying size and complexity ($10,000 - $2,000,000).
- Consult with and develop relationships with new and existing vendors, contractors, and engineers as required.
- Develop project RFQs/RFPs, scopes of work, detailed capital cost estimates, project schedules, and bid specifications.
- Design and implement process modifications, including safety, throughput, and energy efficiency improvements.
- Manage overall project implementation, including document preparation, drawing review and approval, equipment specification development and acquisition, contract construction monitoring, cost, scope, and schedule management.
- Assist in developing and implementing Management of Change (MOC).
- Provide technical expertise through participation in process hazard analyses (PHA)
- Develop new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and revise existing procedures in collaboration with the Process Safety Coordinator.
- Work safely and efficiently while performing all required SH&E responsibilities.
- Execute tasks using recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, including industry codes and standards.
- Analyze and process information to develop future project ideas and project justifications.
- Participate in operational and mechanical troubleshooting across all plant process areas.
- Develop and interact with the computerized maintenance management system and ERP (Navision).
- Develop proactive engineering solutions based on RCFA findings.
- Support the safe startup of new equipment and processes and evaluate equipment installations and startups.
- Provide project management support for equipment and system upgrades.
- Updates P&IDs and other technical documents using AutoCAD
- Perform other duties as assigned
Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering; advanced degree preferred
- 5 years of experience working in a chemical or energy plant environment
- Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
- 2-5 years of project engineering experience in an industrial plant environment; chemical plant experience a plus
- Relevant Co-op/Internship experience considered
- Familiarity with (PMI) PMBOK. CAPM or PMP certification a plus.
- Experience with the application of process plant equipment, including rotating equipment, piping, heat exchangers, reactors, tanks, vessels and control systems
- Technical training in chemical and process operations
- Strong production systems analytical skills
- Strong equipment / process technical knowledge
- Strong Organizational skills
- Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties
- Able to learn, understand & support company policies and procedures
- Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities
- Strong computer base skills – MS Office
- Travel less than 5%
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering; an advanced degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in a chemical or energy plant environment.
- Alternatively, an associate degree in engineering or a related technical field with at least 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
- 2–5 years of project engineering experience in an industrial plant environment.
- Familiarity with PMI PMBOK; CAPM or PMP certification is preferred.
- Experience with process plant equipment, including rotating equipment, piping, heat exchangers, reactors, tanks, vessels, and control systems.
- Technical training in chemical and process operations.
- Strong production systems analytical skills.
- Strong equipment and process technical knowledge.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to perform mathematical equations required for essential duties.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Relevant co-op or internship experience is considered.
- Ability to use AutoCAD and interact with ERP and computerized maintenance management systems.
What We Do
Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber and construction industries. With more than 2,100 employees, we maintain a global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is committed to living a culture of Zero Harm that places the care of our people, our environment and our communities first at all times. The company is also a member of the American Chemistry Council and dedicated to adopting its Responsible Care® initiative at all of our locations worldwide.
