Sr. Process Design Engineer at Ashland, LLC in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Ashland Inc.

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Process Design Engineer

to join our Capital Engineering Department business.  The role can be remote for the right candidate. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the corporate function. This position will report to Process Design Manager.

As a Process Design Engineer in our capital engineering group, you will be responsible for leading the scoping and process design efforts associated with multi-million-dollar capital projects across the organization. These projects include both new chemical manufacturing facilities and upgrade and expansion of existing facilities – with focus on global growth opportunities.

Our typical manufacturing facility is comprised of a series of diverse and complex process equipment and systems including reaction, blending, distillation, centrifuging, crystallization, drying, solids handling, packaging, etc. 

As a member of multi-discipline project teams, you will be heavily involved throughout all stages of the typical project life cycle.  This includes conceptual design through commissioning and start-up. 

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop mass and energy balances, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs (piping and instrument diagrams)


• Complete equipment and system sizing calculations using process simulation and software modeling tools as needed.


• Complete preliminary project scopes and cost estimates for screening and budgetary purposes


• Develop detailed data sheets and specifications for purchase of required process equipment and systems.


• Support process control system designs and instrumentation specifications for purchase.


• Develop and execute equipment commissioning plans and support project start-ups.


• Execute all aspects of Process Safety Management throughout the project life cycle including PHA (Process Hazards Analysis), LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), relief device sizing and evaluation, and PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Review)


• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety


• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others


• 30% travel is required

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• BS in Chemical Engineering


• 7-10 years of process engineering experience in the chemical manufacturing industry.  Relevant experience in the petrochemical, petroleum refining, pharmaceutical or food industries will also be considered.


• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Experience with estimating, process simulation and modeling software such as PIPEFLOW, AutoCAD, PHA Pro, ASPEN etc


• Hands-on field experience in chemical manufacturing plants with process equipment commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities.


• Proven ability to design and specify new process equipment and systems. 


• Familiarity with DCS, PLC, single loop control systems, cGMP design, and OSHA PSM requirements


• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times


• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different

Perks of working at Ashland:

• Team recognition rewards, sponsored lunches and monetary incentives based on performance


• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family


• 401(k) plan with company match


• Referral bonus plan – get a job with us and get paid to refer your friends


• Supporting work/life balance, we offer Flexible office location – Remote

Third party recruiters and agencies (“Agency”) should not contact employees of Ashland or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent by an Agency to a hiring manager, recruiter or submitted to Ashland’s career portal are considered unsolicited and property of Ashland. Ashland will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless the Agency has a signed contract with Ashland’s Human Resources/Procurement department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.