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