Process Engineer

The Process Engineer of INEOS KOH will provide technical support and problem-solving skills to the plant team on manufacturing issues affecting SHE, Quality, Operations and Maintenance. is involved in all day-to-dayplant activities. The jobholder’s primarily focus is on medium to long term continuous improvement efforts, but is also a technical resource to support day to day technical inquiries. Specifically, the jobholder focuses on the following functional accountabilities: SHE: Participate in SHE reviews (e.g. Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change, Process Hazard Analyses, etc.). Report incidents, near misses, and hazard identifications, and lead investigations onsite with appropriate conclusions and sustainable actions. Maintain knowledge of INEOS safety rules and ensure all personnel follow them. Ensure workplace practices are in conformity with established guidelines (IGGN). Promote the INEOS 20 Principles Performance indicators: On time safety and cyber security training, Report required annual near misses and 60-sec check forms. Process Optimization: Resolve technical issues involved in operating the plant and communicate these solutions to others for execution. Write and/or review operating procedures and provide appropriate training. Train plant personnel on existing and new processes. Provide problem-solving support to the operations and maintenance teams. Facilitate and own process areas, production, and quality technical issues by identifying and recommending solutions and improvement opportunities. Provide engineering assistance and expertise to Operations and Maintenance as needed. Determine optimal operating conditions for the plant to achieve a safe operation, which meets the production plan and produces a quality product at minimum cost. Responsible for defining and maintaining the operating envelopes. Performance indicators: Delivery against annual objectives, Operating reliability, Process safety management compliance Projects: Plan, coordinate, and monitor internal projects from inception through completion. Coordinate and direct activities of fixed duration to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the determined timeframe and budget. Monitor project progress, assess issues, and recommend resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Prepare and present capital approval funding requests. Review status of projects and budgets. Coordinate the operational aspects of assigned projects. Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and contractors for support in the development and implementation of these projects. Determine the feasibility of proposed projects and recommend the structural, mechanical, electrical, operational, and/or other requirements for management approval. Evaluate vendor proposals and designs, and exercise effective judgment around functionality, cost, and timing. Develop supporting project and process documentation and reports. Supervise the installation of all Engineering projects pursuant to project requirements. Coordinate and review contractor and vendor activity and interface with maintenance and production personnel as required ensuring all Company standards are maintained. Leverage and manage plant functional resources to successfully deliver project results. Performance indicators: Deliver assigned projects on time and on budget Level of education and Experience in general A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline is required. Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience, ideally in a chemical manufacturing facility is preferred. Technical skills Proven ability to analyze complex technical issues to the fundamental level and propose practical solutions. Experience in driving continuous improvements and working within process industries. Competent in the use of Microsoft software and the ability to develop competency in the use of additional software applications as required. Excel and AutoCAD expertise is a preferred. Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings and documents. Ability to correctly interpret and apply SHE laws and regulations and industry. Previous experience working in a PSM regulated plant is preferred. Understanding of root cause analysis and investigative processes. Must clearly demonstrate superior communication, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with key decision makers at all levels with both customers and internal management including executive levels. Behavioral skills Safety leadership: Champion for the 20 principles of process and behavioral safety and life-saving rules Sense of ownership: strong execution (pragmatic, well structured, expedient) A strong communicator and influencer, skilled at mobilizing and inspiring technical contributors without direct line management authority at all levels in a manufacturing organization. Strong influencing and coaching skills. Good analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking. Strong problem-solving skills. Prepared to challenge conventional norms and provide alternative solutions. Committed and flexible approach to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr