Urea Process Engineer

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Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join the Operations team to contribute to the organization’s value creation capabilities. This role offers a fast-paced working environment and opportunities for career development within our growing organization!

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting process safety, plant efficiency increases and equipment/system process design. This role will support both the Operations and Engineering departments by providing data to make informed decisions regarding process optimization and design.

What You Will Do

• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and other Process Safety Management (PSM) program elements that require Process knowledge.
• Review process health of assigned plant area to ensure Optimization as well as compliance to Safe Operating Condition Limits. Work with operators to adjust Process parameters as needed.
• Review Operating procedures routinely and after plant changes, adjusting them as needed to improve their effectiveness and clarity.
• As owner of plant Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams for the assigned area, review and approve changes made to ensure they are within requirements of industry best practices and PSM.
• Support the Engineering and Reliability team by reviewing equipment designs and ensuring process data used in design packages are accurately represented.
• Guide and mentor operators to improve their Process knowledge and capability.
  
  
  

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Availability for flexible hours based on job
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights
• Tolerance to occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE
• Unassisted physical mobility in and around plant and equipment
• Ability to travel to and enter site to access equipment
• Ability to use a computer and create reports.
• Demonstrate initiative, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Completion of a B.Sc. (or higher) in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an industrial facility with complex processes and systems.
• Experience using Process Optimization software such as HTRI.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, instrument loop drawings and other process design related documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with a CMMS.
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous work experience in a chemical Fertilizer plant, with specific tasks related to Process Safety and Optimization.
• Knowledge and experience with OSHA PSM requirements.
• Master’s degree in chemical engineering, with focus on topics relevant to Fertilizer Production processes.
• Experience with Process Controls design and programming.
• Registration as a P.Eng in a Canadian Province.
• Knowledge of chemical Fertilizer production process.
  
  
  

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC Offers a full extended benefits package including health and dental coverage, pension and subsidized investment options, as well as nationally-competitive wages in an environment that is committed to success!

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.