We are seeking a highly skilled Process & Project Engineer to lead the execution of a Greenfield Plant Project producing high-value products for multiple market segments. This role involves plant design, commissioning, and process optimization while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
• Act as Process Leader for new plant construction, commissioning, trials, and start-up
• Develop project scope, objectives, engineering plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and R&D; teams to drive innovation
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders for project execution
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses
• Manage CAPEX projects from conception to implementation
• Design and optimize chemical processes for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions
• Conduct process hazard analyses and risk assessments (HAZOP, FMEA)
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and company policies
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 3–7 years of experience in process engineering and project management in chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries
• Strong knowledge of chemical process design, scale-up, and optimization
• Familiarity with industry standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO, GMP, ISA, IEC, NEC)
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean)
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Ability to work onsite and travel as needed
Preferred Requirements
• Experience with batch polymerization reactions
• Experience in multinational companies
• MBA and/or PMP certification
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and green chemistry principles
• Basic Portuguese language skills
• Hands-on experience with automation, control systems, and process instrumentation