Chemical Production Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Chemical Production Engineer to join our expanding team. This role involves supporting plant operations, initiating continuous improvements, and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and process safety management regulations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing production processes to achieve top-notch efficiency, safety, and quality, contributing directly to the organization's success.

Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day production support for batch and continuous chemical operations, including troubleshooting and problem-solving for process and equipment issues.
• Monitor production yields, perform mass balances, and manage data for production analysis.
• Lead process improvement projects targeting safety, productivity, quality, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Support process downtimes and operational runtime optimization.
• Engage in production, material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving processes to enhance efficiency.
• Participate actively in Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives and compliance audits.
• Implement and manage change processes including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Start Safety Reviews (PSSR), P&IDs, hazard reviews, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Lead incident investigations and spearhead problem-solving sessions across various operational facets such as safety, quality, production, and reliability.
• Assist in the development and training of operational teams to ensure peak performance and adherence to industry standards.
  
  

Minimum Position Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Process/Production Engineer in a PSM-regulated chemical plant.
• Demonstrated knowledge of chemical process operations including reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, and other unit operations.
• Legal authorization to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven track record in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and P&IDs.
• Strong familiarity with safety and quality control processes, including SPC and SQC.
  
  

Skills

• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills for effective decision-making and process evaluations.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and training.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Adept in using software tools for process management and data analysis.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off inclusive of vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and globally recognized company with career advancement opportunities.