Process Engineer

ISP Chemicals LLC Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our Specialty Ingredients, business at our Calvert City, KY location. This is a very visible, significant role within the company, and the Plant Engineering and Operations functions. This position will report to the Process Technology Group Leader. Responsibilities Follows site's Safety Policies and Procedures Investigate, discuss, and solve complex problems by interacting with manufacturing departments, contractors, and internal customers. Help further company culture of implementing new solutions and continually improve existing processes. Evaluate current systems and modify as appropriate to improve performance Determines root cause of chronic operating problems. Recommends and assists in implementing solutions Investigates opportunities to improve plant throughput, capacity, and implement cost savings opportunities. Analyzes production data and quality data to determine optimum operating conditions Utilizes Lean manufacturing techniques/tools for identification and implementation of continuous improvement projects Provides technical support for capital projects including creating function specification documents Support the site's environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and sustainability initiatives Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, other Engineering or Technology Degree 6 + years' chemical plant manufacturing experience In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit. Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Infinite possibilities Creating good chemistry isn't just about what happens when you add the right ingredients together. It's about what happens when the right people are one of the ingredients. Good chemistry - the kind that can transform a market or a world - is what makes Ashland different and what makes us better. If you're passionate about the infinite possibilities created through good chemistry, we have a rewarding and challenging opportunity for you to help us make great things happen every day for our customers, our communities, our investors and our colleagues around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr