BAE Systems

Sr Chemical Process Engineer - Capital Projects

Job posted: Dec 12, 2024
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States; Tennessee, Arkansas, United States
  • Salary average
    $75,510  -  $128,340
    per YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    Hybrid

Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

Inspired by a shared set of values, our employees are trusted, innovative, and bold in everything they do. They shine in a highly collaborative environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed – because they know the quality of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • Develop cost estimates for new and existing products and / or develop scope of work for capital projects
  • Facilitate and lead improvement projects, maintenance projects, and troubleshooting and startup efforts
  • Conduct various calculations for process design
  • Provide field support for startup commissioning activities
  • Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat and Material Balances
  • Develop new and redline existing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and Interlock Narratives
  • Lead and support Process Hazard Analyses for new and existing processes
  • Provide on-call technical support and interact with customers and suppliers on technical issues
  • Write, maintain, and update necessary procedures and assist with training operators when needed
  • I.e relief, pump sizing, and heat transfer

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change
  • Hazard Analysis experience - HAZOP, PHA, FMEA
  • Experience in Process Chemical Design or supporting manufacturing operations
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) in Tennessee or Virginia
  • Ability to be on-call on occasion

Skills used at work

  • Cost Estimate
  • Flow diagram
  • Heat transfer
  • Process design
  • Products
  • Technical support
  • Troubleshooting

Job Description

What's it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nation's military? Proud. Right now, we are looking for a Senior Process Chemical Engineer to join our Ordinance Systems Inc. team. As a Senior Process Chemical Engineer, you will work directly with our production teams to keep our production flowing by troubleshooting problems, managing improvement projects, and making the process the best it can be.

Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and being part of a driven team.

As a Senior Process Chemical Engineer, you will:

  • Develop new and redline existing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and Interlock Narratives
  • Facilitate and lead improvement projects, maintenance projects, and troubleshooting and startup efforts
  • Lead and support Process Hazard Analyses for new and existing processes
  • Troubleshoot process, instrumentation and equipment problems to support manufacturing
  • Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat and Material Balances
  • Conduct various calculations for process design (i.e. relief, pump sizing, and heat transfer)
  • Develop cost estimates for new and existing products and / or develop scope of work for capital projects.
  • Provide field support for startup commissioning activities
  • Provide field support for I/O, interlock checkout, and preventive maintenance shutdowns
  • Provide on-call technical support and interact with customers and suppliers on technical issues
  • Write, maintain, and update necessary procedures and assist with training operators when needed
  • Mentor junior Process Chemical Engineers

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 4+ years relevant experience
  • Process Flow Diagram development
  • Heat and Material Balance development
  • Experience in Process Chemical Design or supporting manufacturing operations
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagram development (P&ID)
  • Hazard Analysis experience - HAZOP, PHA, FMEA, etc.
  • Ability to be on-call on occasion (rotating basis)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Professional Engineering License (PE) in Tennessee or Virginia
  • Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
  • Previous Experience with Control Systems, specifically Siemens PCS7
  • Experience on major ($1M+) Capital Projects

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75510 - $128340

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Job posted: Dec 12, 2024

Expiration date: Dec 17, 2024