Process Engineer

Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing • Hattiesburg, MS

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Resinall Corp, an Ergon company currently has an opening for a Process Engineer at our Hattiesburg, MS location. The Process Engineer will improve overall process efficiency for the manufacturing operation. This position implements process changes for the purpose of optimizing output and improving plant efficiency based on lab studies, SPC data, lab results, and other historical data. The Process Engineer is responsible for working with Manufacturing to eliminate or reduce process issues, improve quality, and support continuous improvement efforts. The applicant must be knowledgeable of raw materials, analytical techniques, lab equipment, and manufacturing equipment, and must be able to educate employees on processing issues while helping to improve overall process flow. This position will report to the Process Technical Services Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year in the chemical processing industry or relative co-op experience.

Responsibilities

• Review SPC and SQC data to recommend process changes.
• Work to improve formulas, streamline production, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor throughput and kettle utilization efficiency.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize unit operations with respect to safety, quality, environment and economics.
• Initiate changes in manufacturing processes and formulas.
• Troubleshoot problems with production batches.
• Coordinate re-occurring meetings with Area Supervisors to focus on continuous improvement and areas of concern.
• Develop plans for recycling RMV, off specification, and rework material into production batches.
• Study and document batch times and recommend improvements.
• Be available during off-hours for technical assistance.
• Recommend process equipment changes and evaluate potential equipment modifications.
• Design equipment and develop processes for manufacturing.
• Provide cost estimates and justification for process improvement projects. Manage the installation and start-up for these projects.
• Assist with updating Manufacturing Procedures.
• Apply principles of chemical engineering to solve safety and environmental concerns.
• Taking an active role in the Management of Change Process (MOC).

What This Job Offers

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