Process Engineer

The Process Engineer reports to the Operations Manager and works alongside the Area Supervisor to achieve the area goals. The work includes translation of processes from the R&D Group to production equipment, optimizing existing processes, tracking inventories and yields, process control optimization, troubleshooting, minor project installation, training, process documentation, and filling in for the Area Supervisor in his absence.

Principal Accountabilities

Demonstrated understanding and willingness to model the core values of Perseverance, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Together and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Apply engineering expertise, analyze data for trends, and identify process & operational improvements.

Drive improvements, process optimizations, and improved process control to enhance product quality, yields, energy and other cost improvements.

Serve as the manufacturing lead for the introduction and/or relocation of new manufacturing processes

Conceive, design and install small and medium size capital projects.

Provide chemical technicians with understanding of the process and safety related procedures, including conducting classroom training.

Establish systems to gather data and monitor results to develop root causes of problems or to ensure a process modification will yield the desired results.

Apply sound root cause analysis techniques and creative alternatives to technical related problems.

Be knowledgeable of and comply with all safety and environmental regulations associated with the related processes and any required modifications.

Maintain effective communications and working relationships with operators,

Maintenance, project engineering, contractors, administrative support, and R&D personnel.

Provide technical support for process start-ups and optimizations as necessary.

Other duties as assigned Experience and Education

BS in Chemical Engineering.

5-8 yrs. minimum of production/process engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing plant

Experience in process design and improvement including process trouble shooting and debottlenecking related to improving efficiency, capability, and safety.

Experience in separation techniques and operations, especially including liquid/liquid (distillation, decantation, etc.).

Experience in reaction chemistry (synthesis) and kinetics.

New product development experience including scale up from lab to pilot plant and to commercial scale. Previous Pilot plant or Engineering Lab experience is a plus.

Exposure to Quality Systems (ISO), cGMP, API, etc. is a plus.

Experience in designing, estimating, installing, and demonstrating projects is a plus.

Experience and capability to manage minor DCS (Delta V and APACS) programming and/or CHEMCAD or similar process modeling would be desirable attributes.

Experience in developing material and energy balances to optimize yields and usages of raw materials and energy resources. Desired Skills

Process Control understanding, and ability to identify improvements.

Ability to work as a team member to achieve a common goal.

Skill in writing documentation including operating procedures, investigations, and process reports.

Ability to coordinate activities across many different job functions. (Chemists, mechanics, material handlers, managers, etc.)

Ability to work with minimum supervision and to prioritize and manage a broad range of accountabilities

Willingness to learn new skills and the ability to apply the knowledge gained.

Understanding of and compliance with all safe work practices and environmental regulations.