What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Production Engineer position at Bayport Polymers , LLC?
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing expertise and guidance on how equipment associated to the campaign operates
Providing expertise and guidance with plant utilities
Working with the Operations Superintendent, Operations Manager, & Operations Director to provide data and chemical engineering support for specific product campaigns
Working closely with Technical & Quality personnel to optimize operations and meet plant goals
Ensure all product specifications are met
Supervising the processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labor required
Diagnosing problems in the production process and providing recommendations and training
Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the operations personnel well-being into account
Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, and sharing knowledge
Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices
Drawing up production schedules and budgets for projects
Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders
Analyzing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement
Obtaining any materials and equipment required
Investigate problems, analyze root causes, and drive solutions
Diagnose and document root causes of deviations in the unit and improve operating discipline
Responding to urgent unit issues and emergencies. Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions
Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes
Awareness of potential environmental impacts in your area of responsibility and consequences if an upset occurs
Completing various administrative tasks
CORE VALUES
Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values :
Caring : Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
Trustworthy : Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
Focused : Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions
Innovative : Daring to be different by finding New Ways
Fun : Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success
COMPETENCIES
Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current
Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product / services
Safety - HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIANCE
Master's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
5 years process experience in the petrochemical or refining industry
PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the incumbent to :
Follow safety requirements for the role including any use of personal equipment, aids, or tools
Read technical procedures and materials in English
Ability to read and interpret and develop documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, and hand protection) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage or procedure
Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work including at high elevations above grade
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, walking, and climbing
Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator where directed by signage or where safety precautions are necessary
Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail
Sit or stand for extended periods of time
Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day
Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms
The noise level in the work environment may be loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in identified areas
Must demonstrate fine and gross hand manipulation including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding
Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment
Walk ½ a mile per job
Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces
Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position
Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency situations
Must be capable of lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling up to 50 pounds
Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
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