Job Description | SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Individual is responsible for providing production engineering support for a chemical manufacturing plant. The incumbent will establish targets and drive to completion actions to improve production capabilities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
ú Daily observation of plant processes to ensure proper operation and product quality; provide production/process engineering support for daily troubleshooting and issue resolution.
ú Monitor plant operations, energy consumption, and material usage, provide process guidance to operators on production activities.
ú Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supervision to identify process adjustments that maximize process efficiencies, improve yields, and/or reduce energy consumption.
ú Ensure operation is running within established variable control ranges for minimum cost operation and provide information and coaching on deviations from established ranges.
ú Execute plant experiments as designed by Process Engineering and implement any required process changes.
ú Providing production engineering expertise in RCA, PHA and PSM.
ú Coach staff and production workers to successfully implement changes and continuous improvement initiatives, including relevant business processes improvements.
ú Assist in the resolution of process upsets and troubleshooting of equipment failures.
KEY SKILL?s (Must have):
A strong desire to teach; possess high energy leadership; and recognized as a skilled team player while achieving results.
Clear track record of successful implementation of process improvement projects.
Must be a critical thinker and problem solver with the ability to innovate with exceptional focus on improving costs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):
ú 3+ years of related experience in a chemical, petrochemical or petroleum production/refining facility.
Experience in process/production engineering.
Knowledge of environmental regulations, safety standards, computer software and services, and current chemical engineering technology.
EDUCATION:
Minimum Required: BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree |
| | Company | Cornerstone Chemical Company | Job Code | | State or Province | Louisiana | | |
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