Production Engineer- Part Time

Job Description

The production engineer plays a crucial role in plant operations, applying technical expertise to optimize performance, resolve problems, and ensure safe and environmentally responsible production of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands and applies all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) operational requirements.
• Provides technical guidance on operations while maintaining high standards for process safety, leveraging chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Optimizes daily production to achieve business and plant goals, focusing on EH&S, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to develop these skills.
• Assists in the commissioning of new process equipment installations and coordinates minor plant system changes, including small equipment additions and modifications.
• Coordinates and follows up on improvement projects related to production efficiency.
• Provides operational and technical support to project coordinators for large-scale plant system changes, including operational reviews and cost/benefit analysis.
• Assists in writing and reviewing Unit Operating Procedures in assigned areas of the Plant.
• Supports plant leadership with plant material balances, yields, closures, project design scope, and other tasks necessary to maintain operations.
• Completes process engineering studies and designs for new projects and coordinates with the Engineering Department to complete projects.
• Assists with annual expense budget preparation.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Performs special projects and studies as assigned, including cost/benefit analysis for special projects.
• Conducts internal technical training sessions for operating personnel.
• Shares weekend call duty with other technical staff personnel.
• Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site.
• Reports Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents or issues to management promptly to correct the situation.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels.
• Maximizes plant production capability and assists with tracking and evaluation of asset utilization data for areas of responsibility.
• Facilitates and ensures that appropriate root cause analysis is completed, and corrective actions are implemented to address unplanned events.
• Collaborates with project teams to identify and prioritize improvements.
• Interfaces occasionally with contractors and vendors as project/process owner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of plant engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing/plant operation, particularly in Chlor-Alkali, bleach production facilities, and/or experience with chlorine scrubbers.