Engineering Manager at Monument Chemical in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry - and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you'll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow.


This role leads the detailed process design and project execution strategy for capital projects and for expense/maintenance projects for the Solvent business. It also manages the DCS engineer, Process Manager, Project Manager and Utility Engineer.



Essential Functions

• Ensure that capital projects are executed on a prioritized basis with effective designs, to achieve on-time completion within their budget.


• Support Plant troubleshooting and improvement efforts


• Develop the design, project engineering, and construction management skills of all engineering team members.


• Manage the operation and strategic planning of our Honeywell PKS control system, including oversight of the MCH Process Control Engr.


• Set process design standards and practices for the MCH site - maintain existing practices and implement improvements to stay current with industry best-practices.


• Communicate with the MCH Process Safety Manager on the priorities of shared engineering resources, and also on overlap decision-making concerning project engineering and all aspects of Process Safety.


• Communicate with the MCH Capital Projects Manager on all aspects of capital spending planning, project scheduling and vendor practices, and purchasing/billing/documentation requirements.

Education Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree , typically in Chemical Engineering

Experience Qualifications

• Required Broad experience in process design, project execution, process operations - exposure to all three areas is required in order for this position to properly plan and manage practical solutions for the facility.


• Direct Management experience and development of employees is required

Licenses and Certifications

• A state of Texas Professional Engineering license is encouraged, but not required for the position. Required


• Honeywell training in programming our Experion PKS system is required for oversight of the system, but this training can be obtained after starting this role. Required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day.


• Sitting. Working from a seated position for up to 12 hours per day.


• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms one to two times per day.


• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.


• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.


• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.


• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.


• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.


• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects forward, downward or outward.


• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.


• Lifting. Raising objects up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds consistently from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.


• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.


• Possible subject to environmental conditions. Activities could occur inside and outside.


• Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.


• Subject to vibration. Exposure to movements of the extremities or whole body. Operate/drive utility vehicle.


• Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.


• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for tasks as required. FRC uniform, hard hat, safety toe work boots, safety glasses, gloves etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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