Process Engineer

The Process Engineer should be a team player with a strong work ethic and excellent technical skills. They must be capable of independent thought and work, able to troubleshoot effectively and understand the cause-and-effect relationships between process variables. The ideal candidate will recognize opportunities and develop effective solutions. Additionally, they should be self-confident and comfortable collaborating with a diverse range of personalities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.

4 or more years of relevant experience in a chemical or manufacturing plant.

Green Belt certification preferred

Proficient with the scientific method, MS Office and Project, and AutoCAD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Arranges, directs, controls and monitors all unit activities within the production department for the purpose of maintaining and improving manufacturing processes, operating efficiencies, and product quality.

Provides leadership in the implementation of plant level policies and procedures and production department procedures and implements the labor contract.

Provides technical support for projects in the area of scope definition, design, startup and evaluation.

Assists and supports Production Superintendent in the following activities:

Support of corporate and plant goals and objectives.

Plan, direct and oversee the activities of the Production Supervisors, Process Control Supervisors and Operators to maximize production, quality, safety, and housekeeping while minimizing cost and downtime and meeting the requirements of environmental permits and regulations.

Develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures to support production activities.

Determines reactor and wet process operating parameters.

Plans and schedules maintenance of production equipment.

Plans and conducts unit equipment inspections, prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports for grade runs and operating status for each unit

Interfaces with maintenance or contractors to accept the quality and efficiency of repairs made to units

Trains departmental personnel in techniques, methods, and rules of SPC

Analyzes and troubleshoots production processes to improve performance and solve production problems.

Develops and presents to plant management reports concerning production volume and quality, operation summaries, downtime, personnel issues and environmental compliance.

Provides chemical engineering support to the department and the plant through process design and process optimization activities.

Analyze process capability data. Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions that lead to continual improvement and support reductions in the cost of quality.

Conduct special projects for plant management.