Process Engineer

Koppers Inc.•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

Job Responsibilities Take a lead role in monitoring and coordinating production processes to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production. Support the startup of new installations and operations of existing processes. Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, performing all required SH&E responsibilities. Executes tasks using recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices including industry codes and standards Creates and updates Standard Operating Procedures Participates in operational and mechanical trouble shooting in all process areas in the plant Process evaluation, testing and improvements Design and implementation of process modifications, including, but not limited to, safety, throughput, and energy efficiency improvements Implement process control improvements Conduct raw materials yield and improvement studies Conduct energy yield and improvement studies Ability to set up and facilitate process hazard analyses Develop/compile operating instructions & equipment specification for production activities. Provide training and guidance to operation team members to accomplish production efficiency Perform statistical analysis of plant performance and make data-based decisions to predict and improve processes. Generate relevant process summaries to support plant operation and improvement. Regularly review process information from numerous sources including, but not limited to, batch sheets, historical data, operator feedback, in-person process observations, and Quality Control to improve quality, cost, yield, energy efficiency, cycle time, and minimize bottlenecks. Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP) studies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), conduct Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR). Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Maintenance, and Engineering and serve as a resource for process expertise. Develops proactive engineering solutions. Supports the design, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new equipment and processes. Provides project management support for equipment / system upgrades Actively collaborates with Performance Chemicals facilities across the organization to improve consistency and performance. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; chemical or mechanical preferred. Advanced degree preferred 3-5 years of experience working in a chemical plant environment Technical training in chemical and process operations Strong production systems analytical skills Strong equipment / process technical knowledge Strong Organizational skills Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties Strong Team Leadership Skills Able to learn, understand & support company policies and procedures Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities Strong computer base skills – MS Office Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law. Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006. You can view our privacy policy here - http://www.koppers.com/pages/privacy-policy

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; chemical or mechanical preferred.
3-5 years of experience working in a chemical plant environment
Technical training in chemical and process operations
Strong production systems analytical skills
Strong equipment / process technical knowledge
Strong Organizational skills
Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties
Strong Team Leadership Skills
Able to learn, understand & support company policies and procedures
Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities
Strong computer base skills – MS Office

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Take a lead role in monitoring and coordinating production processes to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production.
Support the startup of new installations and operations of existing processes.
Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, performing all required SH&E responsibilities.
Executes tasks using recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices including industry codes and standards
Creates and updates Standard Operating Procedures
Participates in operational and mechanical trouble shooting in all process areas in the plant
Process evaluation, testing and improvements
Design and implementation of process modifications, including, but not limited to, safety, throughput, and energy efficiency improvements
Implement process control improvements
Conduct raw materials yield and improvement studies
Conduct energy yield and improvement studies
Ability to set up and facilitate process hazard analyses
Develop/compile operating instructions & equipment specification for production activities.
Provide training and guidance to operation team members to accomplish production efficiency
Perform statistical analysis of plant performance and make data-based decisions to predict and improve processes.
Generate relevant process summaries to support plant operation and improvement.
Regularly review process information from numerous sources including, but not limited to, batch sheets, historical data, operator feedback, in-person process observations, and Quality Control to improve quality, cost, yield, energy efficiency, cycle time, and minimize bottlenecks.
Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP) studies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), conduct Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Maintenance, and Engineering and serve as a resource for process expertise.
Develops proactive engineering solutions.
Supports the design, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new equipment and processes.
Provides project management support for equipment / system upgrades
Actively collaborates with Performance Chemicals facilities across the organization to improve consistency and performance.
Performs other duties as assigned