Chemical Production Engineer

Our global chemical client is expanding their Chemical Production Team.  This Process / Production Engineering role will have responsibility supporting plant unit operations, continuous improvements, process/ product startups, and all EHS/ PSM regulations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

— Involved in day to day production support for the batch/ continuous chemical operations including troubleshooting and problem solving of process / equipment issues.

— Track Production Yields and Perform Mass Balances

— Handle process improvement projects.

— Manages continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.

— Support process downtime and runtime.

— Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.

— Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.

— Implement change management processes including MOC, PSSR, P&ID, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, SQC.  

— Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, production, reliability, etc.)

— Assist with Training of Operations Teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

— BS Chemical Engineering degree with 2+ years experience as Process / Production Engineer in PSM/ chemical operating plants.

— Preferred experience with Lean/ Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC, P&IDs

— Familiar with process unit operations and Controls; reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, heat treatment.

— Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.