Full-Time

Lead Chemical Engineer

BCforward

BCforward

1,001-5,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$53/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Des Plaines, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Process Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 10-15 plus years of refining experience (Operation or Design)
  • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required
Responsibilities
  • Perform refinery and petrochemical process design work as required to produce Schedule A design packages working as a member of a design team and perform studies relating to revamp of existing processing units
  • Work under close to moderate supervision. Results are reviewed and technical guidance is available
  • Decision making limited to routine issues / problems
  • Creation of the basic design engineering package for technology customer projects
  • Run process simulation tools for design and alternate cases
  • Size process piping and run hydraulics
  • Develop project specifications including all major equipment
  • Coordinate the development of the Process Flow Diagram and Piping and Instrumentation Diagram flow diagrams
  • Complete assigned design work per the agreed budget and schedule
  • Keep Project Manager informed of progress on assigned tasks. Bring any problems with man-hour overruns or schedule delays to the Project Manager as early as possible
  • Attend and participate in project team meetings
  • Contribute and participate in customer meetings as assigned and agreed with the Project Manager
  • Apply current design practices and tools for completion of assigned tasks
  • Be familiar with the work process and quality policy and apply as appropriate to each project
  • Document all calculations and work processes in a clear, concise format
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
  • Strong presentation skills including Microsoft PowerPoint, Leading Meetings, Customer Presentations
  • Ability to function well within a team based work environment

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Stellar's $2.7M funding round validates market demand for enterprise AI services.
  • Generative AI and LLM capabilities enable clients to streamline operations, accelerate growth.
  • TSR acquisition expands professional services footprint, enhancing service delivery capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • TSR integration issues and cultural mismatches erode 73.8% acquisition premium paid.
  • Superior VC investors in Stellar's funding round dilute BCforward's AI influence.
  • Enterprise client data breaches from AI integration trigger lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny.

What makes BCforward unique

  • BCforward combines workforce management expertise with Stellar's enterprise-grade AI capabilities.
  • Strategic $1M investment in AI-native Stellar positions BCforward as innovation engine.
  • Integrated approach serves financial services, healthcare, life sciences, technology verticals.

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Vienna Parent Corporation, formed by Justin Christian, CEO of BCforward, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire TSR, Inc. for $13.40 per share, totaling approximately $29 million. This represents a 73.8% premium to TSR’s closing price on May 14, 2024. BCforward, a major black-owned professional services firm, aims to enhance capabilities and expand business through this acquisition. TSR’s leadership supports the move, highlighting cultural fit and growth potential.

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BCforward Acquires TSR for $29M

Vienna Parent Corporation, formed by Justin Christian, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire TSR, Inc. for $13.40 per share, valuing TSR at approximately $29 million. This represents a 73.8% premium to TSR’s closing price on May 14, 2024. Vienna Parent and its subsidiary, Vienna Sub, are affiliates of BCforward. The acquisition aims to enhance service offerings and expand business capabilities for both companies.

Stock Titan
May 15th, 2024
BCforward Founder Acquires TSR for $29M

TSR, Inc. will be acquired by Vienna Parent, formed by BCforward founder Justin Christian. Vienna Sub will purchase all outstanding TSR shares for $13.40 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $29 million. This represents a 73.8% premium over TSR's closing price on May 14, 2024. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2024, subject to customary conditions. Vienna Parent has secured up to $24 million in credit from First Merchants Bank to finance the acquisition.