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Lead Process Engineer

mehoopany twp, pa • Posted 5 days ago
Hybrid Contract Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Our engineering services client is seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer to support projects at a manufacturing facility in Mehoopany, PA . This position is based out of the site office and requires an onsite presence one to two days per week . The ideal candidate will provide process engineering leadership, drive project execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and capital improvement initiatives.
Type: Direct Placement
Location: Greater Wilkes/Barre/Scranton area or Hybrid Option
Annual Rate: $120,000 - $150,000
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support the process mechanical design effort on projects
  • Hold team members accountable to quality work product
  • Perform QAQC of engineering and design deliverables
  • Support business development and proposal activities which will include concepts, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost
  • Interface with clients and vendors on a regular basis
  • Work in a manufacturing environment to gather field data and conduct field investigations when required for project work
  • Generate equipment specifications and construction documents/packages
  • Work as part of a collaborative project team with contractors and client
  • Review vendor submittals, lead design reviews, both internally and with vendor/client
  • Travel as required to client sites and vendors for work (up to 25%)
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or equivalent technical experience
  • 10+ years of process engineering experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of engineers, designers, contractors, construction managers, vendors, and OEM's
Required previous experience with the following:
  • P&ID's
  • Preparation of installation, bid, and construction packages
  • Process and utility system piping design
  • Paper making technology (towel and tissue)
  • Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates)
  • Construction support and commissioning experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of industry-relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date
Preferred experience with the following:
  • Paper making process operating knowledge (pulping through converting)
  • Familiarity with 3D project execution
  • Industrial HVAC - specifically room air balancing
  • Pipe stress analysis
  • Thru air drying (TAD) or other advanced papermaking technologies
  • Familiarity with PHA's (Process Hazard Analysis)
  • Yankee drying systems including steam and condensate
  • Trim and broke handling
  • Dust control and collection Process air
  • Chemical additive and material handling system design

GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. GPA offers full time contract employees benefits that include: health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, employee appreciation events and tenure awards.
We are an equal employment opportunity firm .
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