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Sr. Process Design & Project Engineer
Tessenderlo Group
Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesOn Site
Original Job Summary
Company Description
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a diverse company serving agriculture, mining, industrial, and water reclamation markets with innovative products and technologies, worldwide. Join a team where work makes a positive impact and every molecule counts.
Job Description
Are you the go-to process/design engineer when projects get complex? As a Sr. Process Design & Project Engineer in Phoenix, you will set engineering standards across multiple production plants by owning capital projects from concept through startup, mentoring a small team, and turning novel chemistries into safe, scalable operations.
Why Join Us?
- Lead the Standard: Define best-in-class engineering practices for production plants.
- Build What’s Next: Partner with R&D to translate new chemistries into practical solutions.
- Own the Lifecycle: Manage projects from feasibility studies to successful startups.
- Mentor & Multiply: Lead and train a team while collaborating cross-functionally.
- Optimize at Scale: Troubleshoot and optimize processes to boost company performance.
What You’ll Do
- Set and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and design practices.
- Drive new project and chemistry development with R&D, including lab work and simulations.
- Lead scope development, cost estimates, and manage projects from FEP/FEL/FEED to handoff.
- Create and review P&IDs, spec sheets, equipment drawings, and process flow diagrams.
- Participate in HAZOPs and MOC/What-If reviews ensuring HSE compliance.
- Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment failures while recommending optimizations.
- Mentor engineers and provide guidance on DCS instrumentation and startup leadership.
- Build internal tools and monthly KPI reporting supporting plant budgeting.
What You’ll Bring
- BS in Chemical Engineering.
- 10+ years in chemical manufacturing, with a focus on sulfur chemistry.
- Proven record in implementing non-standard process solutions and reverse-engineering equipment.
- Strong independence, prioritization, and excellent cross-functional communication skills.
- Experience in leading HAZOP/MOC and startup best practices with a safety-first mindset.
- Leadership experience with ability to influence across Operations, HSE, and Project Services.
Role Details
Location: Phoenix, Corporate (Technical Services, Operations)
Travel: Approximately 30% to plant sites and project locations.
Benefits & Rewards
- Competitive Medical-Dental-Vision coverage with low employee premiums.
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions and year-end company retirement contribution.
- Short-term incentive awards based on performance criteria.
- Life Insurance, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, and additional benefits.
- Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, and extensive family benefits.
Key skills/competency
- Process Engineering
- Project Management
- Design Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- P&ID
- HSE Compliance
- Mentorship
- Feasibility Studies
- Optimization
- Innovation
How to Get Hired at Tessenderlo Group
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Tessenderlo Group's culture: Study their mission, values, and global impact.
- Customize your resume: Emphasize process design and project management skills.
- Highlight chemical expertise: Focus on sulfur chemistry and safety practices.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review case studies on P&IDs and process optimization.
- Network effectively: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review P&ID drafting techniques.
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Practice process simulation software.
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Study case studies in chemical design.
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Refresh HAZOP and safety protocols.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging project experience.
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Explain team conflict resolution strategies.
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Discuss time management in complex projects.
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Share an example of mentoring successfully.