Summary:
Supports plant operations with chemical engineering expertise. Become a technology expert for the organizational acid and resin processes. Lead plant and process design and implementation, and support production teams to work safely to achieve targets in the areas of production, costs, and quality product.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with PGA resin technology experts to learn the PGA plant process and equipment. Become a technology expert on PGA processes.
- Provide chemical engineering input into design changes including process safety and process control.
- Develop and update Operating Procedures and training materials, and lead training.
- Lead solving of complex problems related to process, mechanical, control systems, equipment integrity and other disciplines.
- Lead development of production plans including operation scheduling and operation
- Conditions.
- Monitor product and process performance; set-up and/or participate in executing systems to track performance and prioritize improvement opportunities.
- Lead and participate in incident investigations and cause analysis (Quality, Reliability,
- Production, Safety and Environmental) and implement action items to prevent recurrence.
- Participate in PHAs, (Process Hazard Analysis), MOCs (Management of Change) and PSSRs (pre-start-up safety reviews).
- Develop and implement process “best practices”, standards/policies, productivity improvements and work processes for operations that address safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
- Provide process engineering support for projects including develop basic data, conduct PHA or MOC review, and design oversight.
- Work with operators and mechanics to develop Job Hazard Analyses and implement appropriate mitigation for hazards identified.
- Communication with parent company technical staff (in Japan) on technical issues (reporting, proposing, discussing etc.).
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- BS Engineering (Chemical Preferred)
- Licensed Professional Chemical Engineer preferred but not required
- Must have distillation towers/columns, or separation tanks/equipment, or heat exchangers or reactors experience.
- 5+ years experience in chemical engineering with a detailed knowledge of chemical process operations, OSHA and PSM.
- Working knowledge of “Cause” analysis.
- Detailed knowledge of established processes, methods, and techniques related to
- Chemical plant operation.
- Practical knowledge of scientific principles.
- Ability to carry out steps of a significant operation or project, enhance systems or methods.
- Demonstrated experience working with teams.
- Demonstrated experience in getting results, meeting commitments & problem-solving skills.