Process Engineer - Hudson Technologies : Job Details

Process Engineer

Job Location: Champaign, IL

Type: Full Time Employment

Company Profile:

Hudson Technologies (Hudson), based in Woodcliff Lake, NJ is a company founded on superior engineering and chemistry know-how to solve problems related to refrigerants and their effect on chiller performance. Hudson brings the most technologically advanced patented and proprietary equipment and refrigerant-side processes together with the most highly skilled and trained professionals to assist customers operate their systems more efficiently and reduce their operating costs. Hudson is also the industry's premier outsourced provider of refrigerant-side services relating to emergency situations. To ensure that Hudson maintains a refrigerant-side expert leadership position, Hudson continuously studies refrigerants and their impact on systems while researching and developing solutions related to handling refrigerant decontamination and optimization of industrial refrigeration and chiller systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

* Overall understanding of existing Hudson Operations processes (e.g. reclamation, separation)

* Developing ideas to improve the efficiency and reducing operating costs of Hudson Operations

* Modeling of Hudson Operations, new process equipment, etc. using engineering software

* Assisting with the purchase or upgrade, implementation and testing of equipment

* Gathering data and preparing reports to update management

* Using programming knowledge to develop programs for controlling and automating processes

* Troubleshooting operational issues, developing process routines and implementing best practices

* Writing process documents and standard operating procedures to facilitate the Hudson processes

* Managing the creation, storage, maintenance and updates of blueprints - P&IDs, PFDs, floor plans, process unit layouts, wiring diagrams, etc. - in AutoCAD or any other convenient software, as needed by Operations

* Working with other Hudson divisions on new projects as related to R-Side services, reclamation and separation

* Be available to travel and visit other Hudson sites for projects

Required Skills & Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical (preferred), chemical, or electrical engineering

* Basic knowledge of instruments, industrial process control, utility and refrigeration systems

* Basic knowledge of electrical systems including wiring and controls

* Good knowledge of the use of software (AutoCAD, BAS, MS Office tools, etc.)

* Ability for troubleshooting and diagnosing faults to identify cost-effective solutions

* Effective communication skills in both written and oral forms

Preferred Skills:

* Additional certification / experience with HVAC&R systems

* Experience with communication languages and protocols (BACnet, MODBUS, etc.)

The candidate will be expected to be based in Champaign, IL with occasional travel to other Hudson plant locations in Atlanta, GA and Ontario, California, or customer sites to be determined.

There are excellent advancement opportunities at Hudson. Hudson offers a competitive benefits package.

Hudson Technologies Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other basis prohibited by law. Hudson Technologies Company will make reasonable accommodation where needed to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of their jobs. All employment with Hudson Technologies is on an at-will basis. For additional information, please visit: