Process Engineer Job
Reference #: 9D599532-0948-4
Job SummaryProvides technical support at the plant and supports plant processes, systems, procedures policies and equipment. Supports the plant level improvement process. Provides plant level capital project support which may include fulfilling roles in the project execution.
Job is plant based and committed to special assignments with Arkema as approved. On call for process related events some nights and weekends.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Production Support (50%)
Responsible for process chemistry, technology and basics of process controls to provide technical support and troubleshoot process to ensure reliable and continuous operation of the production units during normal and abnormal operations.
Support all production units, including Waste Water processing as needed. Schedule waste pick up when Production/Environmental Specialist is absent.
Assist in product campaign planning and monitoring.
Occasional night/weekend coverage for operations support (remote)
Troubleshoot DCS issues and suggest/make improvement to the DCS system.
Understand the capabilities and limitation of the process and equipment. Monitor production performance, safety, quality, mass balance & metrics, yield, OEE, variable and fixed cost; work to improve reliability.
Point of contact for all electronic control systems including but not limited to Adept and PI Process/Vision
Participate in daily cross-functional production meetings.
Manage and update production documents through EDMS.Continuous Improvement (30%)
Identify opportunities for improvement and implement appropriate solutions to improve the plant performance; total manufacturing cost including variable and fixed costs, safety, product quality, and commercialization of new products in a timely & effective manner.
Prioritizes projects based on urgency, impact, cost, etc. and sets the plan.
Investigate and introduce new technologies to improve the plant capabilities & performance for new products.
Develop projects of increasing scope and budget; include implementation plan and resource requirements
Define and support technical programs
Support the scale-up, trials, and commercialization of new products
HES support (10%)
Conduct MOC, element champion for PSM
Key contributor in PHAs, JSAs, MSM and other corporate or plant initiatives
Participate in RCA's to improve performance and safetyLeadership (5%)
Responsible for coordination of the Drexel Coops program and mentoring of student
Advocate to the Arkema SMART methodology for the site
Lead, coordinate, and manage plant projects (including some capital projects).Quality & Customer Service Support (5%)
Participate actively in the improvement of the Quality System to ensure production and shipping good quality product that meets or exceeds the customer expectation; participate in RCA for off-spec batches.Minimum Qualifications and Education Required
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 plus years of experience in a chemical manufacturing plant preferred (including co-ops, internships, etc.)
Experience with DCS for manufacturing preferredEducation and area of focus
BS Chemical engineering strongly preferred.
Other engineering disciplines may be acceptableCertifications/Trainings:
Six-sigma, RCA, PHA training/ certification highly preferred
Training in incident investigation techniquesCompetencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Excellent organizational skills
Strategic mindset to align day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives
Critical thinking to identify problems and creative solutions that challenge the status quo
Agile learning skills, quickly comprehending new problems and developing solutions
Ability and desire to seek out new responsibilities and tackle problems independently.HES Requirement - All Jobs
Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidentsPhysical Demands/Working Conditions
Plant based with all inherent risk of a PSM facility.Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of