Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience desired, preferably in a PSM covered, continuous chemical manufacturing process facility
• Ability to apply and interpret statistical tools and applications for the optimization of large systems and processes
• Ability to successfully manage small to mid-size projects, processes, or work groups
• Demonstrates leadership skills and has ability to lead small teams
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Conducts research to develop new and/or improve current chemical manufacturing processes
• Designs, plans layout, and oversees constructing, controlling, and improving equipment to carry out chemical processes on commercial scale
• Analyzes operating procedures and equipment and promptly implements improvements to reduce processing time and cost
• Designs and plans measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and pilot plant operations
• Determines most effective arrangement of unit operations exercising judgment to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards
• Performs tests and takes measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure
• Applies principles of chemical engineering to solve problems
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems
• Monitors day to day equipment performance and reliability of all operational equipment
• Reviews lab sample results to ensure conforming product is being produced
• Works to identify safety, technical and efficiency improvements within the facility
• Reviews critical raw material parameters daily
• Communicates with Shift Supervisors and operators about activities scheduled during their shift, including maintenance activities, unit performance, and safe work requirements
• Works with Maintenance to ensure that all required equipment inspections are completed on time, including vessel inspections, SRV inspections, etc.
• Serves as back up to shift supervisors
• Writes maintenance work orders to repair equipment when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• PSM experience desired
• SAP experience preferred
• Chlor-alkali experience a plus