Chemical Process Engineer

Huntsman Corporation•Ashtabula, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Huntsman is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Ashtabula, Ohio. This position will report to the Engineering Manager. Job Scope Utilizes technical information and knowledge of chemistry to design and develop the processes that make a diverse range of chemical products. Work will focus on an understanding of how to efficiently alter raw materials into desired products while minimizing health and safety, and cost risks.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree (4 yr) in Chemical Engineering preferred.
2+ years related experience.
Two (2) or more years of experience leading process design efforts.
Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
Excellent organization skills.
Good written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Basic understanding of process equipment design including pumps, polymerization reactors, pressure relief valve sizing, material balances, and instrument specifications.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of employees to plan, organize, and complete multiple projects from inception to startup.
Manufacturing experience with flammable or highly hazardous chemicals, with demonstrated excellent safe work behaviors (PSM/RMP preferred).
Comfortable functioning in a variety of roles ranging from plant floor troubleshooting and problem solving to leading long-term process improvement projects.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience with flammable or highly hazardous chemicals.
Demonstrated excellent safe work behaviors.
PSM/RMP preferred.

Responsibilities

Deploy new processes and systems for chemical manufacturing from utilizing engineering principles to overseeing process implementation.
Lead technical development efforts at the site level from evaluating data to generating training materials and work procedures.
Execute projects for manufacturing processes and systems utilizing effective project management techniques, and coordinating activities with internal and external resources.
Maintain technical documentation for process systems and evaluations (i.e.; generating and updating drawings, calculations, and design specifications).
Monitor and maximize process capabilities (quality, cycle times, costs, etc.) for existing products and processes.
Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
Assists other employees in accomplishments of Huntsman company goals.
Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Participates in and completes company-required training programs.