Process Engineer

PSI•Youngstown, OH

19d

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides technical support to chemical manufacturing operations, focusing on plant objectives related to safety, quality, production, and cost. The role performs process optimization, troubleshooting, plant trials, and technical evaluations of existing processes; develops process design recommendations and engineering scopes for process improvements and capital projects; and supports larger capital, process improvement, and operational initiatives. It also contributes to Process Safety activities, including Process Hazard Analyses, and may provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians. This is a safety-critical role in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
1–5 years of Process Engineering or similar engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to apply chemical engineering principles to process troubleshooting, optimization, and process design.
Ability to develop and evaluate process design scopes for new and existing chemical processes.
Ability to analyze operating problems, identify root causes, develop alternatives, and recommend practical technical solutions.
Knowledge of statistical design and evaluation methods.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional plant teams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong computer skills and ability to use engineering and data-analysis tools.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and plant leadership.
Ability to work a salaried day-shift schedule and provide off-hours technical support as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting chemical manufacturing processes and process equipment.
Understanding of Process Safety principles and experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis activities.
Experience with titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Perform process optimization studies, plant trials, and technical evaluations of existing chemical manufacturing processes.
Develop process design recommendations and engineering scopes for process improvements and capital projects.
Perform engineering assignments supporting capital, process improvement, and operational initiatives.
Evaluate technical problems, select appropriate engineering methods, and develop practical design recommendations.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and other Process Safety activities related to process changes and plant operations.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical documentation, design information, and project deliverables.
Help define engineering approaches and plan and schedule engineering work.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians as appropriate.
Complete assigned project activities within established schedule and cost requirements.
Apply an understanding of maintenance practices to troubleshoot equipment problems and improve performance and reliability.
Work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other plant functions to troubleshoot operational and process performance issues.
Initiate process improvement ideas and build organizational support to develop viable opportunities into projects.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives.
Maintain compliance with applicable SHE policies and procedures, Process Safety requirements, and plant safety standards.
Provide off-hours technical support as required.