Role Overview
The Ironton site Process Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support to the entire facility. The Process Engineer will lead both day to day, short-term initiatives as well as long-term efforts to drive continuous improvement in the areas of process safety, operational capability, cost control, and overall manufacturing efficiencies.
What You'll Be Doing
· Actively participates and provides leadership for all site safety programs
· Provides technical support and input to maintain, improve, and advance the site Process Safety Management program
· Leads and supports Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements at the site
· Uses Management of Change (MOC) to control and manage proposed process changes
· Participates in required Process Hazard Analysis (PHA’s)
· Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System
· Leads and documents operational incident investigations, including presentation of results
· Assists in the design, procurement, and installation of new equipment
· Develops site operating procedures and participates in Operator training
· Uses statistical techniques to evaluate and improve process capabilities
· Provides technical support and engineering expertise to resolve operational problems
· Manage technical vendor/supplier relationships and performance
· Investigates new technologies and equipment modifications to improve safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency
· Supports and participates in site community outreach opportunities
Basic Qualifications (Required)
· Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
· 8+ years of work experience in the chemical manufacturing industry
· Demonstrated process troubleshooting and complex problem-solving skills
· Effective written, listening, and verbal communication skillset
· Ability to clearly communicate with leadership, employees, contractors, vendors, and customers
· Ability to lead and contribute as part of cross functional teams
· Desire to learn, accept new challenges, and willingness to grow and advance within the company
· Ability to work independently or cooperatively to deliver required results
· Exhibit initiative to identify and complete tasks necessary to support site operations
· Understanding of Federal and State EPA, OSHA, PSM, EHS and DOT regulations
· Knowledge of standard chemical industry permitting processes
· Understanding and experience in the use and application of statistical process control
· Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office product suite
· Ability to, on a non-routine basis, work weekends, holidays and respond to emergency callouts
· Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
· Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Nice to Haves
· 10+ years of relevant work experience
· Experience with Emerson DeltaV process control platform – configuration and loop tuning
· Experience with greenfield site commissioning/startup activities
· Industry experience and familiarity in the handling of flammable materials
· Experience with predictive and preventative maintenance programs
· Experience with plant level project management
