Process Engineer

Process Engineer

• Process Engineer
• Day shift Monday - Friday 7am-4pm
• $120,000 - $140,000 DOE
• *Background in Chemical Manufacturing required*

Company description:

My client is a Chemical Manufacturer for the consumer goods industry. They are recruiting for an Process Engineer with a background in Chemical / Petrochemical manufacturing. This is working a days position Monday – Friday, with the salary on offer for this position being circa $120,000 – $140,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities as an Process Engineer:

• Oversee day-to-day production of technical acryl acid (tAA) and glacial acrylic acid (gAA) at desired customer quality and specifications. Assist 2EHA Operations Leader in overseeing day-to-day production of 2-ethylhexylacrylate (2EHA).
• Ensure operation of plant and related utilities is within all safety, environmental and permit specifications. Support implementation of HES best practices.
• Ensure that assigned processes operate to desired efficiency and reliability. Monitor and track key performance indicators and take actions to maintain or improve them, as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot assigned processes and computer control system (DCS and SIS), as problems arise.
• Assist in developing scope for and implementing new capital projects.
• Develop control schemes, graphics, etc. for DCS and SIS.
• Oversee operator activities to ensure efficient and effective production activities.
• Support and develop cost saving projects.
• Support the Shift Supervisors during daily and upset plant conditions.
• Coordinate analytical needs between Operations and the Laboratory.
• Initiate Management-of-Change (MOC) documents, within scope of responsibility.
• Assist the Production Manager with production accounting activities as-needed.
• Lead Alarm Management program activities, for assigned units.

Experience Required as an Process Engineer:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering (minimum)
• Minimum of five years' experience in engineering in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Able to work independently, self-starter.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong multi-tasking ability; able to handle multiple projects and meet commitments.
• DCS programming skills, Visual Basic, or similar programming language.
• Proven process engineering technical skills in sizing valves, pumps, flow meters, piping, and similar chemical processing equipment.
• Effective written and oral communications skills with Supervisors / Management as well as hourly employees.

How To Apply:

• Contact: James Walden
• 215 999-6430 or james.walden@axionrecruitment.com

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If interested please contact James Walden at Axion Recruitment Inc. - james.walden@axionrecruitment.com

The factory is easily commutable from the following regions Houston, Channelview, Pasadena, Golden Acres, Clear Lake, East Baytown, Sylvan Beach, Seabrook, Edgebrook, Bayview, La Porte, League City, Dickinson, Texas City

This position may suit applicants from the following backgrounds: Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Chemical engineer

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.