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Qualities and Responsibilities for a Developing Engineer

There are many qualities that Arkema seeks in a Developing Engineer:
  • Team Player
  • Self-Motivated
  • Focused & results-oriented
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to experiment & learn on the job
  • Display a good attitude for continued learning & can make direct application
Responsibilities expected from a DE include:
  • Analyzing process data and troubleshooting process units
  • Evaluating unit performance and compiling production reports
  • Developing conceptual flow sheets for chemical processes
  • Preparing heat, material and energy balances
  • Developing logistics to implement solutions, install equipment, and complete projects
  • Performing calculations to size new equipment
  • Participating in Process Hazard Reviews and other process safety activities
  • Contributing to turnaround, start-up and commissioning activities
  • Evaluating mechanical integrity of equipment
  • Leading and executing small capital projects
  • Communicates technical information and issues to supervisor; may assist with new product development activities
  • Works with senior engineers, research scientists, and plant personnel to optimize operations and meet business and plant goals for HES, production, costs and quality
  • Learns and applies safety and environmental regulations
  • Becomes familiar with the process safety management standard and assists in resolving issues identified in internal and external audits.
  • Participates in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Incident Investigations and contributes to closure of associated action items
  • Serves as a resource for HES studies and initiatives and provides process data needed for compliance to environmental department
  • Mentors engineering co-ops as appropriate and participates in their recruiting process.
  • Supports the recruiting process for entry-level engineers and performs role of a Peer Advisor to new DE’s
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