Utilities Engineer

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Utilities Engineer for a chemical manufacturing client based in Houston, Texas. Role is on a 9/80 schedule in East Houston office with up to 10% travel.

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years’ experience as a utilities engineer in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in oversight of all plant related utilities

• Strong knowledge of utility design, construction, and contract administration

• PMP Certification preferred

• Base salary of $100k - $135k DOE plus 10% bonus opportunity and excellent benefits

The Utilities Engineer will monitor conditions, ensure optimal & efficient performance, guide capital investment, implement enhancements and be responsible for the overall operational excellence of all plant related utilities for the company. The Utilities Engineer will be supporting the Houston Area sites.

The following utility systems include:

Fresh Water Treatment, Cooling Water system, Steam generators and Distribution, Condensate collection and return, Wastewater system, Nitrogen, and Fuel Gas

Role Responsibilities:

· Identify and correct utility inefficiencies, limitations and make recommendations for utility expansion, if needed.

· Develops and maintains utility balances

· Supports and provides input to Capital projects

· Provide guidelines for troubleshooting or utilities savings opportunities.

· Identify and correct wastewater inefficiencies and limitations that could affect future growth.

· Identify any significant utility and process equipment/piping/tankage etc. that are nearing the end of their life cycle and should be considered for repairs/replacement/ upgrades. Multiyear capital planning.

· Identify any systems that are in place that do not follow RAGAGEP and make recommendations to repair/replace/upgrade as needed.

· Reviews work of contracted engineering personnel involved in the design and review of utilities and related infrastructure and prepares cost estimates for projects.

· Review utilities contracts for long term agreements.

· Participates as a member of the organizational leadership team; research, recommends and prepares policies, plans, concepts and future expansion

Requirements:

· B.S. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in a utility engineering role in a comparable plant or manufacturing facility.

· Strong knowledge of utility design, construction, and contract administration procedures.

· Knowledge of modern and effective engineering specifications, and state and federal regulations relating to utility systems.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and communicate effectively with the public, contractors, and other employees.

· PMP - Project Management Professional certification preferred

Strong knowledge of:

· Various water treatment processes, including filtration, Ion-Exchange,

· Steam boilers, De-Aerators, Steam Let downs and Distribution

· Condensate return