Sizes equipment, piping, instrumentation, and valves (manual, automated, relief), demonstrating proficiency in technical calculations
Creates Engineering Deliverables: Design Basis, Mass & Energy Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Equipment Layouts, Engineering Lists, and Project Estimates with minimal support
Supports and participates in process startup activities, applying foundational knowledge, utilizing developed troubleshooting skills, while taking responsibility for tasks within startup processes
Creates process control philosophies, functional descriptions, SOPs, and training documents under guidance.
Performs process calculations and modeling in Excel and ChemCAD under guidance.
Gains understanding of Engineering practices (Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Permit) required to take an FQT project through the FEL stages
Performs plant trials, incorporate findings into engineering deliverables, to develop FQT technologies
Safety and Quality
Participates in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) to identify potential hazards in design
Develops proficiency in delivering quality engineering outputs, adhering to FQT’s QA/QC processes
Project Management
Demonstrates knowledge of engineering costs, gaining insights into project budgeting and estimating
Manages personal project timelines, contributing to the overall project schedule
Builds strong working relationships within the process engineering and project team, fostering collaboration throughout FQT
Qualifications
Skills
Utilizes problem solving skills to identify challenges, generating solutions and implement solutions
Clearly conveys ideas and is an active listener to feedback or concerns. Has built trust with teammates and clients
Has a win/win attitude with the team. Is accountable, trustworthy and can collaborate effectively to achieve shared goals
Developing strong leadership skills of Communication, Influence, Integrity, Decision-Making, Empathy, and Adaptability within the engineering team and FQT
Characteristics
Consistently demonstrates an optimistic view for good in every situation, is open to new ideas and feedback, and has the resilience to bounce back from setbacks. Appreciates others' viewpoints and is confident in your own abilities
Consistently brings enthusiasm, vigor and focus to the workplace, can maintain momentum and is adaptable, even during challenging times
Dedicated to accomplishing goals with consistency, attention to detail and perseverance. Is accountable for action and results, whether they are successes or failures
Consistently demonstrates initiative and eagerness to learn; actively seeks out opportunities to contribute
Technical Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field
Passed FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) and working to pass PE (Professional Engineering)
4-10 years of practical engineering experience
Proficiency in process engineering principles, mass and energy balances, and system/equipment sizing
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Travel requirements vary significantly by project. While the average travel expectation is roughly 30%, certain projects may require up to 100% travel and could involve shift work
Valid driver’s license required
Fluid Quip Technologies® offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k)-retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.
Green Plains and Fluid Quip do not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Company Description
Fluid Quip Technologies® (Fluid Quip) provides custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries worldwide. Fluid Quip has commercialized multiple technologies to enhance the base corn-to-ethanol dry grind process, create new and novel alternative feed products, and supply the growing need for carbohydrate feedstocks into the biochemical market. Green Plains Inc., Ospraie Management, and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock hold a majority interest in Fluid Quip.
