Process Engineer
About The Position
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our Ashland Specialty Ingredients G.P. business at our Hopewell, VA, manufacturing facility. This is a visible, significant role within the Company and the Engineering function. This position will report to the Engineering Manager. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Follows the site’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) Policies and Procedures Investigate, discuss, and solve complex problems by interacting with manufacturing departments, contractors, internal, and external customers. Manage small-scale projects across the Operations area related to changes that support reduced costs, increased reliability, the demonstration of new technology, or enhancements in compliance and safety. Provide plant and process troubleshooting skills to manufacturing assets ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum. Lead and participate in structured problem solving (i.e. 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree, etc) to eliminate chronic operating challenges; provide recommendations and support the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Provide technical expertise to develop and support equipment and process improvement projects Develop and update documentation (P&ID’s, EFD’s, SOP’s, etc) to support safe and consistent manufacturing Execute and act as an engineering representative in the Management of Change (MOC) process Act as an engineering representative in Combustible Dust Assessments (CDA) Perform relief valve calculations under the direction of the Process Safety Engineer
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other Engineering or Technology Degree
- 7 + years of chemical plant manufacturing experience
- Proven self-starter with urgency for delivering results
- Team Player with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Proven planning and organization skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with cellulose-based chemistries
- Previous experience with dry powder conveyance and packaging
- Control Systems (preferably Emerson Delta-V)
- Aspen Manufacturing system experience
- Knowledge of and/or use of Lean Six Sigma
- Previous experience in Production Operations
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Hazard Analysis - HAZOP, PHA, Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO Systems
Responsibilities
- Follows the site’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) Policies and Procedures
- Investigate, discuss, and solve complex problems by interacting with manufacturing departments, contractors, internal, and external customers.
- Manage small-scale projects across the Operations area related to changes that support reduced costs, increased reliability, the demonstration of new technology, or enhancements in compliance and safety.
- Provide plant and process troubleshooting skills to manufacturing assets ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.
- Lead and participate in structured problem solving (i.e. 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree, etc) to eliminate chronic operating challenges; provide recommendations and support the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Provide technical expertise to develop and support equipment and process improvement projects
- Develop and update documentation (P&ID’s, EFD’s, SOP’s, etc) to support safe and consistent manufacturing
- Execute and act as an engineering representative in the Management of Change (MOC) process
- Act as an engineering representative in Combustible Dust Assessments (CDA)
- Perform relief valve calculations under the direction of the Process Safety Engineer
Benefits
- competitive industry salaries and benefits
- pay-for-performance incentive plans
- a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
- opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
