Sr. Process Engineer

Position Summary: The Senior Process Engineer interacts with the plant teams, business groups and R&D to identify and drive improvements that will optimize and sustain plant operations and help grow the business. This position ensures that process safety, environmental, and engineering standards are met at all times during normal operation and the implementation of any process changes. Duties and Responsibilities:Become an expert on the process chemistry, the operating philosophy, and the process design basis for the equipment in plant operating areas supported by the roleProvide technical support to plant operating areas to help meet site goals through troubleshooting and continuous improvementWork within cross-functional teams to track performance as well as develop and implement productivity projects with the overall goal of achieving improved safety, reduced product variability, more efficient use of energy, higher yields, better production rates, and higher attainmentDevelopment and ownership of daily tracking systems to monitor performance of various process and plant KPIs (Key Process Indicators).Lead and support the development of Process Design Packages for capital improvements. Support capital engineering with Project Punch-listing, Commissioning and StartupManage engineering design deliverables for small and large projects including: Process design narratives, including key technologies and risk summariesIntegration of design principles for operability, maintainability and reliabilityProcess simulationsHeat and Material Balances Process Flow Diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation DiagramsProcess equipment and instrumentation sizing and specificationEvaluation of Process EconomicsControl system narrativesEffective use of OSHA-PSM elements including Process Hazards Analysis, Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Review, and Standard Operating ProceduresIdentify and implement improvements on basic control schemes and advanced process control strategiesDevelop process economics, feasibility studies, and project justification pitchesEnsure quality assurance of engineering calculations, process simulations, and engineering drawingsBasic Qualifications:B.S. or greater degree in chemical or mechanical engineering4+ years process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering experience as a degreed engineer in industries such as: chemical, petroleum, polymer, pulp & paper or pharmaceuticalStrong commitment to process and occupational safety, and environmental complianceAdditional Qualifications:7+ years process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering experience as a degreed engineer in industries such as: chemical, petroleum, polymer, pulp & paper, or pharmaceutical. Polymer/resin processing experience preferredSix Sigma certification and/or experience in using quality and statistical tools to drive operational improvements including control charts, process capability, and measurement system analysisStrong written and verbal communication skillsCapable of managing multiple priorities and projectsDemonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization and in cross-functional teams including salaried and hourly co-workersStrong computer skills, specifically Excel, ASPEN, PipeFlo, Minitab, PowerBI, SAPFamiliarity with chemical plant Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Foxboro, Experion and/or advanced process control a plusDemonstrated ability to generate significant process improvements in areas of process safety, environmental systems, yield, energy and capacityIncident investigation and root cause analysisExperience in the fundamentals of production troubleshooting, optimization, and design for a broad range of unit operations including reaction, hydrogenation, distillation, continuous centrifugation, filtration, heat exchange, solids handling, slurry and liquid material transfer, and utility systemsExperience with Front-End-Loading (FEL) and stage gate project development for major capital projectsExperience in OSHA-PSM application – hazard analyses, MOC/PSSR, SOPs, etcMust be self-motivated and goal-oriented with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environmentExcellent organizational, planning, and verbal and written communication skillsAble to manage multiple projectsAble to use influence to accomplish goals and objectivesThe base pay range for this role is $95,000 to 142,600 annually.JobFamilySC02 - ISC EngineeringPayTypeSalary