Chemical Process Engineer, GOE07.1522

About the Company FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. A Fortune 200 company, FirstEnergy¡¦s subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation¡¦s fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.4 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. FirstEnergy¡¦s Strategic Vision: To be the leading retail energy and related service supplier in our region; To be the preferred choice for total customer solutions; To be our shareholders¡¦ choice for long-term growth and investment value; and continue to be a Company committed to safety and driven by the skills, diversity, and character of its employees About the Opportunity This position provides technical support for issues related to the Bruce Mansfield Plant Air Quality Control System, including flue gas desulfurization (FGD), venturi scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, induced draft fans, and ancillary equipment. The candidate should have a working knowledge of wet FGD chemistry; pumps; piping systems; sludge thickeners; flow characteristics of slurries; process instrumentation; process control fundamentals; chemical compatibility of materials; fans and duct flow. Duties include: 1) Monitoring system operation and identifying process problems, their root causes, and solutions. 2) Developing proper operating protocols for long-term solutions to persistent problems. 3) Working closely with operations and maintenance personnel in efficiently operating and maintaining the process systems, equipment and instrumentation. 4) Developing tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel in efficiently operating and maintaining the equipment/process. 5) Publishing detailed technical reports to support recommendations for equipment upgrades or revisions. 6) Diagnosing problems with assigned equipment and systems on both a routine and emergency basis. This includes the ability to analyze system conditions, both current and historical, including physical and chemical conditions and provide recommendations to improve equipment performance and reliability. Work with internal and external resources will be required as necessary to support your work activities. The successful candidate will work on projects to improve equipment performance and reliability. This individual will manage any resulting projects. This will include financial justification, budgeting, schedule performance, and documentation.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors Degree in an engineering discipline. Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Must possess a working knowledge of various MicroSoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Strong technical and formal problem-solving skills are necessary. Experience with Root Cause Analysis is a plus. Demonstrated experience in equipment monitoring and benchmarking. Experience using real-time data acquisition systems to support operational needs and in problem resolution.

Demonstrated ability to interpret P&ID and design drawings. Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.

Strong oral and written communication skills, especially with regard to technical reports and operating guidelines. Must have the ability to interact with management, craft labor, and bargaining unit personnel

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and be available for call-in and after hours support.

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of flue gas desulfurization chemistry (especially Mg-enhanced lime processes) desired



*FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy is committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time.