Process Safety Engineering

Process EngineerMorgantown, West Virginia, United StatesJob SummaryAs part of an aseptic and extended-shelf-life beverage manufacturing company, the Process Engineer will be critical in providing process engineering technical support to operations; Role ResponsibilitiesAssist in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and improvements of low acid aseptic process and equipment.Supports the implementation and maintenance of plant equipment, systems and other fixed assets to achieve a high standard of safety, quality, and productivity.Provides engineering support to all aspects of the operation, including production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and safety.Work closely with maintenance and OEMs to ensure efficient operations and assist in troubleshooting of process, mechanical, and automation issues.Assist maintenance with planning and prioritization of work.Assist with the process engineering and improvements in dairy receiving, batching/blending, pasteurization, UHT processing, aseptic filling, facility/utility equipment, and packaging equipment.Works to identify root cause of manufacturing deviations using structured problem solving and trend data. Ensures compliance of process parameters and operational conditions with USDA and FDA regulations.Assists with plant improvement initiatives.Strong collaboration with other key functions on executing projects.Author documents including preventive maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, validation protocols, summary reports, change requests, and other forms.Responsible for maintaining working knowledge of cGMPs and emerging regulatory and compliance concerns related to aseptic manufacturing.Provide on-site support during process scale-up, customer launch and full-scale production during regular hours and after hours.Create equipment/process specifications, and drawings as required and ensure that existing documentation is accurate and appropriate.Develop project justification and engineering proposals for capital credit submission.Travel to vendor/OEM sites for training and witnessing tests.Follow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as neededEducationBachelors degree in Process, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.Experience & Skills2-5 years of engineering experience preferred.Experience in aseptic processing or equivalent in GMP, FDA, ISO, OSHA, USDA or PMO regulated environment preferred.Low Acid Aseptic and ESL manufacturing and packaging experience preferred.Dairy Manufacturing experience preferred.root cause analysis, fishbone, 8D.Ability to develop into a subject matter expert of various systems within the plant.Proficient skills in troubleshooting mechanical, process, and automation related issuesStrong teamwork skillsKnowledge of engineering principles and procedures.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to work with equipment that contains electric magnetic components.2-5 years of engineering experienceFood, beverage, or pharma experienceExperience in Dairy, extended shelf life, packaging or pharmaceutical would be best.Proficient skills in troubleshooting mechanical, process, and automation related issuesExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Nice to HaveExperience in aseptic processing or equivalent in GMP, FDA, ISO, OSHA, USDA or PMO regulated environment preferred.Low acid aseptic and ESL manufacturing and packaging experience preferred.Dairy Manufacturing experience preferred.