PROCESS ENGINEER

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Role Overview

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The Ironton site Process Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support to the entire facility. The Process Engineer will lead both day to day, short-term initiatives as well as long-term efforts to drive continuous improvement in the areas of process safety, operational capability, cost control, and overall manufacturing efficiencies.

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What You'll Be Doing

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· Actively participates and provides leadership for all site safety programs

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· Provides technical support and input to maintain, improve, and advance the site Process Safety Management program

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· Leads and supports Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements at the site

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· Uses Management of Change (MOC) to control and manage proposed process changes

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· Participates in required Process Hazard Analysis (PHA’s)

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· Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System

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· Leads and documents operational incident investigations, including presentation of results

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· Assists in the design, procurement, and installation of new equipment

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· Develops site operating procedures and participates in Operator training

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· Uses statistical techniques to evaluate and improve process capabilities

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· Provides technical support and engineering expertise to resolve operational problems

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· Manage technical vendor/supplier relationships and performance

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· Investigates new technologies and equipment modifications to improve safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency

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· Supports and participates in site community outreach opportunities

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Basic Qualifications (Required)

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· Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering

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· 8+ years of work experience in the chemical manufacturing industry

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· Demonstrated process troubleshooting and complex problem-solving skills

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· Effective written, listening, and verbal communication skillset

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· Ability to clearly communicate with leadership, employees, contractors, vendors, and customers

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· Ability to lead and contribute as part of cross functional teams

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· Desire to learn, accept new challenges, and willingness to grow and advance within the company

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· Ability to work independently or cooperatively to deliver required results

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· Exhibit initiative to identify and complete tasks necessary to support site operations

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· Understanding of Federal and State EPA, OSHA, PSM, EHS and DOT regulations

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· Knowledge of standard chemical industry permitting processes

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· Understanding and experience in the use and application of statistical process control

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· Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office product suite

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· Ability to, on a non-routine basis, work weekends, holidays and respond to emergency callouts

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· Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills

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· Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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Nice to Haves

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· 10+ years of relevant work experience

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· Experience with Emerson DeltaV process control platform – configuration and loop tuning

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· Experience with greenfield site commissioning/startup activities

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· Industry experience and familiarity in the handling of flammable materials

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· Experience with predictive and preventative maintenance programs

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· Experience with plant level project management