Chemical Process Engineer III

Solstice Advanced Materials • Colonial Heights, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Chemical Process Engineer III, you will provide technical expertise to ensure the operation produces products that meet all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role will identify ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and the capability of existing processes while also assisting in the scale-up and implementation of developmental products/processes. This role will be focused on strategic projects and improvements as well as the development of Solstice’s next generation of Spectra products by designing, testing, and/or validating products from prototype to market. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation to meet goals established by the business, along with providing technical guidance to the operations team and assisting with process troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• 3+ Years of experience in process, production and/or manufacturing engineering within the chemical, petroleum and/or polymer manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make technical decisions with minimal supervision
• Strong background in process troubleshooting and unit operations optimization
• Experience leading MOCs, RCAs and cross-functional teams
• Candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Chemical, polymer, and fiber manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent computer literacy (i.e. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AI Tools, TrueView/AutoCAD View)
• Experience with identifying process changes, developing and executing recommendations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of org (Operator to C-Suite)
• Experience scoping projects with business level impact
• Experience driving yield improvements and process optimization
• Experience in PSM-covered chemical processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot when necessary, based on rapid decision making
• Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design and process modeling
• Experience with Solstice Experion and Uniformance

Responsibilities

• Become a process expert to provide site support for operational issues and challenges
• Provide off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds
• Understand process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications
• Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track OEE and MTBF, identify/correct bad actors
• Influence others (operators, peers, management) & drive toward solutions without direct authority
• Own and lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews
• Contribute to the site’s PSM program development
• Support operations in troubleshooting process issues
• Support sustained operation of fiber, solvent recovery and utilities operations
• Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE
• Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization
• Lead and facilitate RCA and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement
• Lead productivity projects yielding significant reductions in defects/costs and increased productivity
• Work on sustainability projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Manage monitoring, reporting and reduction of fugitive solvent emissions in accordance with site Title V agreements
• Champion the evaluation of existing processes to develop and drive yield improvement opportunities
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to manage improvement opportunities for plant operations and drive opportunities to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and equipment operation/reliability
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers and serve as a subject matter expert for assigned units
• Deliver sustained performance improvements on site via capital and non-capital projects and initiatives
• Serve as a backup to the site’s process engineering leader
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of chemical processes and solutions
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to drive product development and improvement
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of projects
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in chemical engineering
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards

Benefits

• employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior