project engineer United States
Job description
Becht is a 4.9 STAR-rated Glassdoor company and a Great Place to Work certified Company.
Who is Becht?
Founded in 1964, Becht is a rapidly growing, multidiscipline technical consulting firm relied on by customers to relentlessly solve their most difficult and entrenched problems. We combine vast experience through our network of over 1200 technical experts with both engineering expertise and professional experience. Becht is a company founded on excellence, and as such we seek individuals who want to be part of our passionate and energetic team.
Who Do We Want?
Becht’s Human Performance Group is searching for an entry-level engineer to support Learning and Development projects. This position requires a collaborative development of technical documentation and other didactic materials to improve the competency of chemical/refinery plant process operators in domestic and international projects. Some of the plant processes include Cokers, Hydrocrackers, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Sulfur, Ethylene, Water Treatment, Steam Generation, etc.
A Learning and Development Specialist prepares operating instructions, process description manuals, how-to manuals, and other supporting documentation to communicate complex and technical information more easily. They review training materials from multiple sources and choose appropriate materials for the audience. They participate in group meetings and one-on-one sessions with subject matter experts and plant personnel to present the documents and ensure technical accuracy.
Remote work but 25% travel is required. Flexible schedule.
Salary Range: $65,000 – 75,000
Your Knowledge and Expertise:
The Learning and Development Specialist should have experience with most, if not all, of the following programs:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology or experience in Learning and Development or closely associated discipline.
- Experience aligned with the job description.
- Proficient in MS Word & PowerPoint
- Skilled in Visio and/or LucidChart.
- Able to read and understand P&IDs and PFDs.
- Technical writing preferred.
Desired Skills:
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to think outside the box.
- Great understanding of human behavior and social interaction
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify the needs of the audience and adapt a speech/paper to their interests, and knowledge.
- Ability to take complex information and clearly explain it to a specific audience.
- Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage tasks: handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to show flexibility with various work assignments, with potential to manage projects or act as a team leader or mentor to other employees.
- Ability to accept and follow instructions for work priorities and work methods.
- Detail oriented and strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Able to work with all levels of employees and management within the organization.
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
- Comfort and ability to work within ambiguity and minimum supervision.
- Willingness and desire to travel.
Build Your Career with Becht
A creative and innovative work environment isn’t all we have to offer! When you join Becht, you can expect:
- A positive, collaborative workforce
- Access to further training and development
- Mentoring programs
- Company and family events
- Flexible work schedule with the potential to work from home
- Opportunities that provide stability as well as variety
- Community outreach programs such as Red Cross blood drives, Toys for Tots collections/volunteering, and United Way campaigns
- Room to grow your career
- Every other Friday off if you choose to participate in our 9/80 program
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Generous 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match.
Becht is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
