Process Engineer II

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

Description

The Process Engineer is curious to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better. A passionate and tenacious solver, the Process Engineer will work with people at all levels to accomplish goals. The ideal candidate maintains a positive attitude, embraces challenges as opportunities, and is diligent about staying organized and on-track.

Principal Accountabilities

• Monitor operations to identify improvement opportunities related to safety performance, regulatory compliance, quality, efficiency, throughput, equipment reliability, waste reduction and operating cost
• Provide process engineering support for capital and expense projects with scope development, material and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, PILs, and equipment sizing/fit for purpose
• Work in collaboration with the Process Chemists on new product introductions, waste minimization, energy consumption, cycle time and asset effectiveness improvements
• Participate in / lead (RCA) investigations, management of change, PSSRs, and PHAs
• Work on optimization of product mix and flexibility across production lines
• Troubleshoot process and equipment operability issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions
• Work alongside operators, maintenance, and chemist as a member of the team to support the production requirements
• Actively involved in PSM/RMP and EHS processes

 Success Criteria

• Strives to establish and maintain trust and respect with all coworkers at the site including operators, technical staff, and management
• Can recognize hazards and change behaviors to support a zero-incident mindset for self and others
• Takes quality issues to heart and is dedicated to getting countermeasures in place to delight the customer in a timely fashion
• Achieves stated cycle times for various products in accordance with the production schedule while maintaining an eye for capacity growth
• Can thrive within a very fast paced, commercially driven environment while striving to learn all plants
• Has a full working knowledge of the equipment and processes associated with the plant and packaging
• Understands and operates within Federal and State regulations pertaining to waste management (EPA programs, RCRA and DOT) and OSHA

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5 to 7 years’ experience working in a regulated chemical manufacturing environment

Preferred knowledge/skills

• Self-motivated with strong curiosity for troubleshooting
• Strong sense of commercial needs and timelines
• Understanding of batch process operations
• Root Cause Analysis expert
• Never ending drive for continued process optimization
• Diligent over communicator
• Experience with Pi and Delta V
• Deep understanding of PSM and activities required to maintain a PSM operation

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com