Sr. Process Engineer
We are seeking an experienced process engineer to provide chemical process engineering expertise; the primary responsibility of this role is to act as a subject matter expert at the plant level regarding manufacturing improvement and best practices.
Scope:
Provide technical support for operations, product chemists, EHS, and maintenance.
Interact on teams that include operators, mechanics, chemists, management, other engineers and staff
Work closely with maintenance staff to identify and develop equipment reliability improvements.
Troubleshoot equipment and process problems to identify root cause, then provide recommendations and implement preventive measures.
Develop new processes, assess and document new and existing processes.
Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve product quality, productivity and overall equipment efficiency.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators and other personnel.
Trial new tooling and equipment and make modifications as needed to meet quality and production goals.
Lead and participate in value added activities for ongoing cost reductions.
Monitor all manufacturing processes and maintain optimization of all equipment; provide support to structure as required.
Implement process and equipment upgrades for continuous improvement efforts and to support new business initiatives.
Capital upgrade project responsibilities including investigation, definition, business case development, process design, implementation, construction support, commissioning, and training.
Understand health, safety and environmental regulations and apply to equipment to assure personnel and plant safety.
Participate in process safety reviews.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering required
Experience in chemical manufacturing environment
Able to lead and participate on project teams
Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office
Understanding of chemical process controls
Salary $100k-125k plus bonus and benefits. Relocation offered for qualified candidates.
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