Chemical Production Engineer

Our global chemical client is expanding their Chemical Production Team.  This Process / Production Engineering role will have responsibility supporting plant unit operations, continuous improvements, process/ product startups, and all EHS/ PSM regulations. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
— Involved in day to day production support for the batch/ continuous chemical operations including troubleshooting and problem solving of process / equipment issues.
— Track Production Yields and Perform Mass Balances
— Handle process improvement projects.
— Manages continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.
— Support process downtime and runtime.
— Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
— Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.
— Implement change management processes including MOC, PSSR, P&ID, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, SQC.  
— Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, production, reliability, etc.)
— Assist with Training of Operations Teams.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
— BS Chemical Engineering degree with 5+ years experience as Process / Production Engineer/ Leader in PSM/ chemical operating plants.
— Preferred experience with Lean/ Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC, P&IDs
— Familiar with process unit operations and Controls; reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, heat treatment.
— Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.