Overview
Job information Process and Improvement Engineer Job at Arkema , located in Alsip, IL , United States. This position requires a Bachelor Degree . This job opening is in the Engineering field and is advertised to eligible job seekers.
Responsibilities
SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION
The Process and Improvement Engineer reports directly to the Alsip HESQ / Technical Manager.
JOB DIMENSIONS
This role serves as a technical resource in control system and automation, plant reliability, cost management, product quality and HES performance & compliance to assist work teams to optimize the daily operations of a batch emulsion polymerization plant. This position will interface with corporate CFME (Center for Manufacturing Excellence) & BU OPEX resources, though there is no indirect reporting structure.
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
20-30%
- Understand all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology.
- Work with local and business unit teams to optimize operations and meet business / plant goals (Health Environmental and Safety (HES), quality, cost, production, etc.).
- Supports daily activities and production requirements, helping meet goals and commitments safely and within budget.
- Financial / OPEX - Identify, personally drive or champion continuous improvement projects that accelerate growth in market share, improve cost and / or waste reduction. Work closely with the Improvement Leader responsible for maintenance & capital projects to determine project ownership.
20-30%
Serve as the site control system focal person.Lead the site process automation team.Work with BU process automation team to resolve control system hardware and code issues.Perform on-site system maintenance as needed.Manage relationship with local service provider.Act as site focal point for Cybersecurity team.20-30%
Lead site Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Track and report OEE.Analyze OEE data and develop improvements.Use Management of Change (MOC) process to document and control process changes.10-20%
Provide leadership as needed to improve HES performance.Support internal and external environmental reporting through data retrieval and analysis.Communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel and technology centers.Initiate changes to Plant Operating Procedures and work with Production Technicians to ensure changes are valid and up-to-date.Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, Pre Startup Safety Reviews, and Incident Investigations.Participate in project commissioning and startup activities, including tuning of control loops.Deliver value through Six Sigma methodologies, asset utilization and project work processes.10-20%
Co-Coordinator for Arkema Operator Engagement & Problem-Solving Initiative (SMART).Co-Coordinator for overall AIMS program to ensure completion of required activities through owners of quality, safety, environmental components, etc.; support preparation for internal & external audits.Participate in site safety inspections.Complete all assigned Impact items.All other duties as assigned.CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
High profile / key position within the plant which works closely with every department.Direct daily involvement with most activities in the facility.Maintain high level of communication with operations, process research, process automation, and management teams.Supports all AIMS initiatives.Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as known by the site and BU.Comply with local location rules as well as BU and Arkema Inc. policies.Adhere to standard procedures and work instructions (SP, SOP, PWI, TM) to ensure productivity, quality and cost effectiveness.Review work areas for potential losses and report hazards to the supervisor.Identify and communicate potential gains or improvements to the management system.Support site HES policy and regulatory / internal requirements.Participate in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Based Safety, SafeStart).Support and promote reporting of all health, safety, environmental incidents and near-misses.Required Education / Qualifications / Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.3 to 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.Preferred experience in : Delta-V process control system maintenance, updates and programming; Emulsion Polymerization on production scale; New product scale-up; Handling of acrylic monomers and related safety / emergency response; Process Safety (Layers of Protection Analysis - LOPA); Root Cause Investigation strategies.Familiarity using IP-21 or similar.Six Sigma experience preferred.Solid knowledge / experience with HES Performance & Compliance, Cost Management, Plant Reliability, Product Quality and Personal Development.Demonstrated Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.Strong communication skills (written and verbal).Demonstrated leadership; ability to develop goals and actions to improve performance.The Arkema group remains committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.
Keywords : Alsip jobs
Closed Date : 2025-10-29
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