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Production Engineer (1914)

Mitsubishi Chemical SoarnoL
La Porte, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Group Company :

  • Mitsubishi Chemical SoarnoL

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. SoarnoL division is located in La Porte, Texas, and specializes in SoarnoL Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH). Additional manufacturing facilities for SoarnoL are located in Japan and the United Kingdom.

Noltex was formed in June of 1994 and purchased an idled Du Pont EVOH manufacturing facility in La Porte. Noltex began production of SoarnoL resin in early 1996 after retrofitting the first of our plant's production lines.

Our plant primarily serves the needs of the North and South American markets, and supplements product needs in Oceania, Asia, and Europe. With a total annual production capacity of 38,000 metric tons, our EVOH product line includes a wide variety of specialty SoarnoL grades in order to better meet the increased demand for this unique gas barrier resin.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Production Engineer to support Mitsubishi's SoarnoL™ EVOH business success by evaluating ideas, engineering solutions, improving plant operations, reducing operating costs and implementing projects in line with business goals.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Oversee and control EVOH production units, including Polymer Manufacturing
  • and Distillation Columns.

  • Plan & Support Operations in starting up the plant and shutting down the plant
  • for maintenance and grade changes.

  • Troubleshoot operating problems to ensure that MCA-SNL continues to meet
  • customer requirements and meet business operating and cost goals.

  • Diagnose production issues (including human error) and implement corrective
  • actions.

  • Assess and analyze current production methods and develop processes for
  • improved productivity and quality.

  • Continually improve understanding of plant chemistry, operating
  • limits / conditions, and mass / energy balances.

  • Train and supervise Operations personnel on proper methods for operating
  • processes with regard to the overall intention of improved designs.

  • Document findings in reports for MCA-SNL personnel and management to
  • review.

  • On call availability
  • Knowledge / Skills / Experience

  • Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree required.
  • 3 to 7 years plant / engineering experience required.
  • Pilot Plant or Microunit experience required
  • Experience in the chemical processing industry including distillation and chemical reaction, polymer manufacturing is a plus.
  • Experience in, and hands on experience in the production and manufacturing process
  • Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

  • The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Benefits begin on DAY 1!
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

    EEO Statement

    Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

    Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and / or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and / or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

    Salary : $115,000 - $125,000

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