Project Engineer

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting capital project efforts including the safe and compliant execution of Project Engineering/Management activities for chemical manufacturing and distribution locations. These activities range from up-front process design and cost estimating to detailed design, equipment specifications, and control system design to construction and start-up support. Position will also support existing process troubleshooting efforts for design improvements and new regulatory or customer requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a team with internal partners to complete projects in a compliant, cost efficient, and timely manner
• Develop preliminary designs (PFD, P&ID)
• Complete process design - equipment specification/sizing, material compatibility, heat loads, mass balance, etc.
• Submit Capital Expense Requests
• Specify civil and structural packages
• Specify mechanical packages
• Specify electrical, instrumentation, and controls packages
• Identify regulatory permitting requirements, meet with regulatory officials as necessary
• Conduct/lead design reviews with cross functional project team
• Manage scope, schedules, and contractors
• Identify/manage necessary resources for a successful project execution
• Budget development and cost control
• Process validation

ABOUT YOU:

• BS in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial are preferred

• 5 years of experience as a project/process engineer in a chemical or related industry

• Experience must be in all areas of capital projects:

• Front-end design, estimating, and funding requests

• Project engineering and management

• Construction support

• Commissioning/troubleshooting

• Working knowledge of all design and regulatory standards: ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc.

• Working knowledge of ISO, SQF, Lean Manufacturing and 5S is a plus, but not required

• Must be motivated and work independently with minimal guidance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a warehouse facility where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

TRAVEL

Up to 15%

Expected Compensation: $95,000-110,000/year. (DOE) + 10% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.