Unit Production Reliability Engineer

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GPAre you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?Are you always solving?Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Unit Operational Reliability Engineer to join our Specialty ingredients G.P., business at our Hopewell, VA location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company, and the Plant Engineering and Operations functions. This position will report to the Natrosol (HEC) Operations Manager.The Production Engineer will support the Natrosol manufacturing process to achieve targets in safety, production, compliance and quality. Maintain a presence in the operating area and with operators to resolve daily issues and drive continuous improvement.The responsiblities of the position include, but not limited to:Model and exemplify excellence in leadership behaviorsAct quickly on escalations from the 24/7 team - provide updates on issues and projectsIntegrate with the organization, create a high accountability cultureEnsure adhereance to stewardship and quality standardsActively seek out the "how" work is completed in addition to the "what" - help bridge the gapsFacilitate an effective union/company relationship Owner of all unit equipment reliability - including maintenance work prioritizationEquipment Advocate - developer and implementor of equipment and unit strategy and issue mitigationKey troubleshooter and responder of issues that arisePoint person for plant unit business/advancement/questionsBudget ownerRisk and compliance ownerIncident/RCA managerPartner with Process Reliability to optimize performanceCoordinate resources outside the normal work flow when applicableDevelop projects and justification (expense and capital) to advance unit consistency and operationPrioritize and complete all risk/compliance tasks in the unitIn order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, Mechanical, or equivalent.5-10 years’ chemical plant manufacturing experienceMust be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work in a team environment.Delta-V and SAP experienceThe following skills sets are preferred by the business unit:Previous experience in Production OperationsPrevious Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) batch manufacturing experiencePrevious experience working within a union environmentHazard Analysis - HAZOP, PHA, ISO SystemsExperience in or knowledge of using Lean Six Sigma processesExcellent written and oral communicationsProven data analysis and problem-solving skills.Proven planning and organization skills.Proven self-starter with urgency for delivering results.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. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.SummaryLocation: US-VA-HOPEWELLType: Full time