Job Description

Job ID : 801

Closing Date : 08/09/2021

Job Category : Engineering

Location : Geismar Site

Will relocation be considered for this position:  Yes

Who We Are:

NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned ultimately by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team. Through our commitment to Responsible Care®, we take pride in our focus on safety and responsibility.

Nova Chemicals – Geismar Olefins is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our team at the Geismar, Louisiana site. The Senior Process Engineer will report to the Site Engineering Leader. This position provides engineering and daily technical support for plant activities at the Geismar Plant.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Provide technical support during plant turnarounds and minor outages. Sr. Engineer is expected to provide technical support for: scope determination, facility change management, equipment inspections, and plant start-ups.
• Monitor daily plant operation and performance looking for opportunities to optimize existing plant capabilities. Sr. Engineer will be required to provide process designs, economic analyses and initial front-end engineering for process improvement, process optimization and capital projects.
• Serve as a Technical Authority during PHA and Risk-Based Inspection revalidations.
• Participate in the Facility Change Management Process (FCM) by executing and completing Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Process Hazard Analyses, and other technical processes.
• Provide process modeling, simulation, and optimization expertise to continuous improvement opportunities.
• Knowledgeable in use of distributed control systems operator interface (TDC3000 and Experion).
• Proficient use of DCS control data historians to develop process monitoring, evaluation and troubleshooting tools/spreadsheets.
• When required, Sr. Engineer will be asked to perform confined space entries, collect field data and work with plant personnel.
• The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate strong technical skills, the ability to communicate effectively on issues across the organization, and demonstrate a collaborative work style (with peers, employees, etc.) within and across functions.
• Candidate must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with developed interpersonal skills to gain alignment and resolve conflicts within cross-discipline work groups.

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in chemical processing preferably in an Olefins Manufacturing environment (ethane to ethylene cracking).

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• Aspen Plus, Aspen EDR, Aspen Simulation Workbook experience.
• The ability to adapt, learn and work in fast paced and dynamic environment.
• A proven ability to work with minimal supervision and take responsibility for managing workload.
• A self-starting mindset with the ability to multi-task and possess good organization and time management skills.

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• This position will be located at our NOVA Chemicals manufacturing site in Geismar, LA.
• Relocation is available for this position.

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

Check Us Out Online:

• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for company news.
• Follow us on Linkedin and Glassdoor for job updates.
• Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

How to Apply

Job Categories: LGBT. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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