Process Engineer

Sotera Health Company•Oak Brook, IL

49d

About The Position

The Process Engineer analyzes process data to identify inefficiencies in the sterilization process and implements appropriate improvements. The Engineer also leads development and documentation of new sterilization processes. In collaboration with EHSS, the Engineer field verifies, updates, revises, and modifies process and plant drawings and diagrams to comply with Sterigenics PSM program. This position will primarily support the EO technology.

Requirements

B.S. in an Engineering related field or 10+ years related experience
Competent working in both field and office environment
Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

OSHA Process Safety Management knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Perform all responsibilities in a safe manner. Follow Sterigenics Health and Safety procedure and requirements
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Operational Excellence, EHSS, and Quality Assurance teams
Designs and refines process workflows to improve efficiency, throughput, and compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Good Engineering Practices
Support Project Managers with development of new process designs, process flows, and Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
Troubleshoot routine and non-routine process deviations utilizing recognized RCA tools (e.g. 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.)
Develop and optimize SOPs and process-related technical standards
Support General Facility Enhancement designs and commissioning; perform field inspections and verifications as needed
Update and maintain repository for the facility installed equipment summary files
Work in close collaboration with Environmental, Health, and Safety to ensure process safety information is compliant with Process Safety Management (PSM) procedures and requirements
Lead a committee to develop and document best practices for sterilization processes
Redline existing process and facility process drawings by comparing actual equipment to the most recent drawings on file
Coordinate drawing updates resulting from field-verified redlines
Review, verify, and update existing controls drawings to the latest vendor revisions
Perform site visits to assist in troubleshooting process related deviations
Analyze process data and utilize RCA tools to identify process and equipment improvements
Ensure Process Safety Management equipment components are labeled or tagged to reflect current CAD drawing piping and instrumentation numbers/identification (P&IDs)
Label process piping with standard identification and color code as well as directional flow arrows.
Assist in provided equipment details and specifications for entries in maintenance management (CMMS) system files.
Assist with special projects as directed