Senior Project Engineer

The role

This person will perform project engineering activities including the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment. They will also support plant operations by improving existing production processes and introducing new production processes at the Waterloo, IA facility.

What you will do

• Leads and supports Hydrite’s Safety Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Promote safety in all aspects of operations.
• Perform project-engineering activities including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment or systems.
• Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the plant processes and operating procedures.
• Promote the production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Lead engineering efforts to support the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to ensure site compliance with state and federal regulations and standards.
• Coordinate and direct process hazard analysis.
• Lead engineering efforts to support Food Safety and SQF initiatives and projects.
• Support Sales and Marketing activities and provide technical assistance through interfaces with customers.
• Support daily production activities by monitoring process performance, trouble-shooting problems, and implementing corrective actions.

Required qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of five years of capital project management experience (interfacing with contractors)
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 40 feet in height on an occasional basis
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching
• Wearing of contact lenses is prohibited due to safety concerns

Nice to have

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Additional education in Project Management
• Minimum ten years of Process Engineering and/or Project Engineering experience in chemical-processing industry
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and pipeline-sizing programs

Benefits

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date
• 401k and profit sharing
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• adoption assistance
• legal services insurance
• scholarship awards for children of employees
• summer picnic
• community giving events

About the company

Hydrite is a family driven company where people matter and is financially strong. They are looking for problem-solvers to join their growing team.