Process Engineer Job

Arkema•Clear Lake Shores, TX

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides technical assistance for Clear Lake Plant and Bayport 2EHA Unit operations, reporting directly to the Clear Lake Technical Manager. This role involves direct interaction with other departmental managers and staff to exchange information and ideas crucial for the success of the plants and the Acrylics business unit. The position does not have direct reports or a designated backup.

Requirements

Graduate of the Arkema Developing Engineer program, or 2 to 3 years of equivalent industrial experience.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university, minimum.
Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to make general application.
Ability to conduct experiments or data collection efficiently and apply statistical methods.
Possesses a Six-Sigma Green Belt.
Manages a few small projects and programs, along with core responsibilities.
Works with Manager to develop priorities.
Works effectively with minimum supervision.
Understanding and applies safety and environmental regulations applicable to the assignment.
Participates in Process Hazard Analyses and provides input.
Participates in root cause investigations and/or analysis of safety or environmental incidents.
Clear, concise, and timely communications.
Maintains thorough, accurate and accessible technical documents and procedures.
Supports preparation/modification of process books.
Prepares clear, organized, and effective presentations to a technical audience.
Provides timely formal and informal project updates.
Making decisions on personal actions with some supervisor input.
Supports stage gate activities.
Applies management techniques such as root cause analysis (Taproot, Apollo, etc.) to problems, projects, investigations, etc.

Nice To Haves

Minimal travel potentially overseas is required.

Responsibilities

Understands and optimizes site systems (reaction, distillation, incineration, flares, utilities, tank farms, cooling towers) to improve health, safety & environmental compliance, minimize operating cost, improve quality, and maximize yields.
Leads high priority Variable Cost, Repetitive Production Expense or Operational Asset Utilization improvement projects across site.
Responsible for the training of Operations personnel and other staff in technical issues and new projects.
Expected to attain Greenbelt Project Leader certification.
Responsible for the calculation of and evaluation of potential projects to improve raw material yields and utility usage for the Clear Lake Plant and Bayport 2EHA Unit.
Responsible for the interpretation of process conditions.
Support full environmental compliance and optimal environmental performance, ensuring permit compliance data and new permit applications are reviewed and consistent with best engineering practices.
Support full compliance of all Safety & Health related regulatory requirements (OSHA, PSM, Company Policies and standards).
Ensure timely response of technical review for incident investigations and action items developed and implemented (IMPACT).
Key member of PHA team for units in his area.
Review and coach operators on SWPs.
Strictly follow the MOC and PUPs.
Coach others as needed.
Lead by example and meet CLO Leadership expectations.
Maximize operational efficiency and product quality by continuously identifying, evaluating, and proposing ideas for improvement in all technical/technology areas.
Support Plant initiatives for new product development, Process Technology projects, and debottlenecking efforts.
Assist Operations during plant turnarounds, emergency operations, and any other time technical assistance is required.
Drive OAU goal through a disciplined reliability program.
Develop skills required to support the Clear Lake Plant and Bayport 2EHS Unit through professional development of technical skills, interpersonal relationship skills, management skills, and community relations.
Ensure specific goals are developed that correspond with Plant Objectives and initiatives.
Support the site HES policies and comply with all regulatory and internal requirements.
Participate in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g, Behavioral Base Safety, Safe Start, etc.).
Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, or injury incidents.
Understands and supports Clear Lake facility Acrylic Monomers HSE2Q Commitment.