Orion S.A.
Production Engineer
Orion S.A. is seeking a Production Engineer to serve as the primary point of contact for all matters concerning the manufacturing process at the La Porte plant. The incumbent will be the on‑shift subject matter expert on production process and technical matters related to production and quality.
Responsibilities
Identify and recommend process improvements that will increase yield and reduce cost.
Lead and manage Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 standards.
Troubleshoot the production process and serve as a subject matter expert for all production‑related technical matters.
Support capital projects, technical and design reviews.
Lead incident investigations, HAZOP studies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Drive standardization across shifts, optimize fixed and variable unit costs, improve quality, and work closely with maintenance to ensure work is completed promptly.
Provide technical expertise to ensure the DCS effectively monitors and manages plant operations; instruct and train employees on proper utilization of the DCS system.
Maintain accurate records, process metrics and documentation according to guidelines, and prepare both regular and special reports as needed.
Perform regular walkarounds and inspections to ensure good housekeeping, compliance, hazard recognition, etc.
Support lean manufacturing initiatives across the plant.
Lead plant and process optimization and improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Support EHS and other departments in mechanical integrity and other PSM‑related activities and documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
PSM experience is preferred.
At least four years of operations or process engineering experience in refining or specialty chemicals manufacturing.
Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and operating distributed control systems (DCS) in a plant or refinery; ability to become proficient in DCS operations. Experience as a console board operator is highly desired.
Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills; capable of functioning as a supervisor, team member and peer depending on the situation.
Hands‑on process engineering experience.
Familiarity with pumps, dryers, ventilators, hydraulics, high‑pressure injection, high temperature applications, reactors, and other common types of process equipment.
Benefits We offer competitive salary and benefits as well as high standards of work and safety, in line with the requirements of the chemical industry. We also acknowledge that a fulfilling career must entail a balance between work and personal life.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Responsibilities
Identify and recommend process improvements that will increase yield and reduce cost.
Lead and manage Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 standards.
Troubleshoot the production process and serve as a subject matter expert for all production‑related technical matters.
Support capital projects, technical and design reviews.
Lead incident investigations, HAZOP studies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Drive standardization across shifts, optimize fixed and variable unit costs, improve quality, and work closely with maintenance to ensure work is completed promptly.
Provide technical expertise to ensure the DCS effectively monitors and manages plant operations; instruct and train employees on proper utilization of the DCS system.
Maintain accurate records, process metrics and documentation according to guidelines, and prepare both regular and special reports as needed.
Perform regular walkarounds and inspections to ensure good housekeeping, compliance, hazard recognition, etc.
Support lean manufacturing initiatives across the plant.
Lead plant and process optimization and improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Support EHS and other departments in mechanical integrity and other PSM‑related activities and documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
PSM experience is preferred.
At least four years of operations or process engineering experience in refining or specialty chemicals manufacturing.
Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and operating distributed control systems (DCS) in a plant or refinery; ability to become proficient in DCS operations. Experience as a console board operator is highly desired.
Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills; capable of functioning as a supervisor, team member and peer depending on the situation.
Hands‑on process engineering experience.
Familiarity with pumps, dryers, ventilators, hydraulics, high‑pressure injection, high temperature applications, reactors, and other common types of process equipment.
Benefits We offer competitive salary and benefits as well as high standards of work and safety, in line with the requirements of the chemical industry. We also acknowledge that a fulfilling career must entail a balance between work and personal life.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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