Process Engineer I
Cincinnati, Oh, Us
• Develop process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and execute capital projects from conceptual design through detailed design and construction.• Perform required process engineering calculations including material and energy balances,process equipment sizing and specification, line sizing, safety device sizing, and material selection and compatibility.• Research applicable codes and design standards, including NFPA, API, ASME, and OSHA-PSM requirements.Key Projects1. Performed 30+ relief valve/vent studies for devices protecting pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping, and heat exchangers in specialty chemical production PSM regulated areas.2. Assisted with Aspen Plus distillation column design and developed P&IDs for bio-solvent demonstration plant scale up. Provided continuous technical support through plant startup. Responsible for agitator, inline mixer, and pump sizing for high viscosity applications. Designed sanitary fermentors (40 and 1,200 gallon) and fermentor systems including raw material sterilization and SIP & CIP systems. Provide process safety review and HAZOP study participation. 3. Designed a 3,500gal batch waste water evaporation system for plant water recovery and waste concentration.