This is a contract role through Magnit for Consumers Energy. This role will be fully onsite in Olive Township, MI. 

The Senior Chemical Engineer functions primarily as the owner of air quality control systems (AQCS) at a power generating facility, ensuring the equipment is optimized to operate in a safe and reliable manner.  Fuel is primarily coal with some supplemental oil.  Primary equipment systems include Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) units, Pulse-Jet Fabric Filters (PJFF’s), Spray-Dry Absorbers (SDA’s), Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI), Activated Carbon Injection (ACI), Urea Based Ammonia System (UBAS), as well as ash and waste handling equipment.  The Senior Chemical Engineer works with plant staff to provide emissions control process optimization, technical direction to Operations and Maintenance crews, equipment inspection and condition assessment, reliability improvement, run/repair/replace decisions, and economic evaluations.  Due to the nature of the assignment, this is an on-site work assignment (no remote work).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing specifications for purchases of chemical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation
• Prepare consumables forecast (urea, carbon, lime) and update consumables budgets.
• Monitoring and optimizing of online equipment as well as inspections during scheduled or forced equipment outages.
• Monitoring and optimizing waste product stream (ash and water effluent) equipment
• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential chemical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities
• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing chemical systems specifications and technical drawings and investigate and resolve project issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper management
• Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving chemical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes
• Design, control, and implement chemical systems and products and serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all chemical engineering project matters.
• Manage the development and implementation of chemical systems

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Thorough understanding of engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Understanding of PLC/DCS logic
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software
• Strong understanding of chemistry, mathematics, biology, and engineering principles
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects
• Exceptional problem solving, verbal and written communication, presentation, and project management skills
• Ability to cooperate and communicate with others, especially those without a technical background.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license

EXPERIENCE

• 4 - 7 years Relevant experience (Required)

Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation)
The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $36.00-45/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.