Qualities and Responsibilities for a Developing Engineer

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