Process Engineer (Must have Chemical Engineering degree)

Process Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support to the entire facility.  The Process Engineer will lead both day to day, short-term initiatives as well as long-term efforts to drive continuous improvement in the areas of process safety, operational capability, cost control, and overall manufacturing efficiencies.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Actively participates and provides leadership for all site safety programs
• Provides technical support and input to maintain, improve, and advance the site Process Safety Management program
• Leads and supports Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements at the site
• Uses Management of Change (MOC) to control and manage proposed process changes
• Participates in required Process Hazard Analysis (PHA’s)
• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System
• Leads and documents operational incident investigations, including presentation of results
• Assists in the design, procurement, and installation of new equipment
• Develops site operating procedures and participates in Operator training
• Uses statistical techniques to evaluate and improve process capabilities
• Provides technical support and engineering expertise to resolve operational problems
• Manage technical vendor/supplier relationships and performance
• Investigates new technologies and equipment modifications to improve safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Supports and participates in site community outreach opportunities

Basic Qualifications (Required) 

• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
• 8+ years of work experience in the chemical manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated process troubleshooting and complex problem-solving skills
• Effective written, listening, and verbal communication skillset
• Ability to clearly communicate with leadership, employees, contractors, vendors, and customers
• Ability to lead and contribute as part of cross functional teams
• Desire to learn, accept new challenges, and willingness to grow and advance within the company
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively to deliver required results
• Exhibit initiative to identify and complete tasks necessary to support site operations
• Understanding of Federal and State EPA, OSHA, PSM, EHS and DOT regulations
• Knowledge of standard chemical industry permitting processes
• Understanding and experience in the use and application of statistical process control
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office product suite
• Ability to, on a non-routine basis, work weekends, holidays and respond to emergency callouts.
• Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience

• Experience with Emerson DeltaV process control platform – configuration and loop tuning
• Experience with greenfield site commissioning/startup activities
• Industry experience and familiarity in the handling of flammable materials
• Experience with predictive and preventative maintenance programs
• Experience with plant level project management