Job Description
Job Description
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 Engineering8+ years of work experience in the chemical manufacturing industryDemonstrated process troubleshooting and complex problem-solving skillsEffective written, listening, and verbal communication skillsetAbility to clearly communicate with leadership, employees, contractors, vendors, and customersAbility to lead and contribute as part of cross functional teamsDesire to learn, accept new challenges, and willingness to grow and advance within the companyAbility to work independently or cooperatively to deliver required resultsExhibit initiative to identify and complete tasks necessary to support site operationsUnderstanding of Federal and State EPA, OSHA, PSM, EHS and DOT regulationsKnowledge of standard chemical industry permitting processesUnderstanding and experience in the use and application of statistical process controlProficient with the use of Microsoft Office product suiteAbility to, on a non-routine basis, work weekends, holidays and respond to emergency calloutsExcellent written, listening, and verbal communication skillsEffective critical thinking and problem-solving skillsNice to Haves
10+ years of relevant work experienceExperience with Emerson DeltaV process control platform – configuration and loop tuningExperience with greenfield site commissioning / startup activitiesIndustry experience and familiarity in the handling of flammable materialsExperience with predictive and preventative maintenance programsExperience with plant level project management