Production Engineer

Production EngineerLa Porte, TXMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating unit key process variables to drive process and product improvements while maintaining a strong safety and environmental compliance focus. Apply technical knowledge to detect causes of deviations in quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption or provide training to less experienced engineers.Key responsibilities include:Develop and implement systems to improve and sustain value across health, safety, environment, production rates, equipment reliability, cost, and quality.Follow and direct day to day plant operations.Participate and/or lead Continuous Improvement teams and subteams.Develop initial scope and business case for improvement projects. Support Capital projects through the FEL process. Assist in developing commissioning and start-up procedures for new equipment.Lead root cause analysis studies to resolve plant process and equipment related issues.Provide technical data for Environmental events such as process leaks and ECAT tasks.Participate, lead, and approve MOCs and PSSRs.Participate in PHAs.Responsible for review and resolution of action items as a result of HES, ISO, Insurance audits, and PHA studies.Monitor intermediate and product analyses and statistical data.Assists in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints and nonconforming products.Develop, modify, and/or review operational procedures.Help coordinate and plan special product trials.Requirements:Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering with internship or other experience working as a chemical engineer with relevant experience in the petrochemical or chemical process industries.Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)Knowledge of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS.Possess skills to be able to contribute in a team environment and establish work relationships with onsite and offsite functional groups to achieve results. Incumbent must be self-motivated, and results oriented.Excellent written and verbal communications as well as computer skills. Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:Experience in a polymer production plant2 years of experienceAt Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision BenefitsRetirement BenefitsMaternity and Paternity LeaveLife InsuranceShort- and Long-Term Disability InsuranceTeladocA wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft InsuranceFlexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team membersDepending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.