What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Engineer position at Knowhirematch?
Our global chemical client is expanding their Chemical Production Team. This Process / Production Engineering role will have responsibility supporting plant unit operations, continuous improvements, process/ product startups, and all EHS/ PSM regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Involved in day to day production support for the batch/ continuous chemical operations including troubleshooting and problem solving of process / equipment issues.
--- Track Production Yields and Perform Mass Balances
--- Handle process improvement projects.
--- Manages continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.
--- Support process downtime and runtime.
--- Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
--- Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.
--- Implement change management processes including MOC, PSSR, P&ID, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, SQC.
--- Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, production, reliability, etc.)
--- Assist with Training of Operations Teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
--- BS Chemical Engineering degree with 8 years experience as Process / Production Engineer/ Leader in PSM/ chemical operating plants.
--- Preferred experience with Lean/ Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC, P&IDs
--- Familiar with process unit operations and Controls; reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, heat treatment.
--- Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.
