Process Engineering Lead
About The Position
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As Process Engineering Lead, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. To lead the efforts and develop the skills of our Process Engineering team at Johnson Matthey’s West Deptford NJ facility. To provide the Process Engineering team leadership in implementing new processes and equipment to improve our safety, quality and efficiency performance. Incumbent will work directly with Controls, Operations, Capital Engineering, Process Safety, Maintenance and Group Engineering Teams to accomplish these goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment OR any equivalent relevant combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
- Process and equipment troubleshooting skills as it relates to reactor systems and Unit Operations.
- Ability to interpret PFDs and P&IDs.
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming.
- Experience with chemical process equipment, including: level transmitters and switches, temperature measurement, automated valves, VFDs, and sensors.
Nice To Haves
- Team leadership experience is desirable
Responsibilities
- Technical Oversight and Support Work closely with area supervision to support operational needs.
- Monitor and report process and equipment performance (OEE).
- Troubleshoot and identify corrective measures when issues occur.
- Conduct safety walks and report observations.
- Perform periodic review of procedures and make revisions where required.
- Process Improvement Collect and analyse process data using established tools and methods.
- Develop design concepts.
- Evaluate alternative technologies.
- Conduct plant trials.
- Prepare cost and benefit estimates.
- Present recommendations and proposals.
- Prepare change documentation and procedures.
- Conduct training.
- Participate on cross-functional chartered action teams to address specific issues or tasks.
- Capital Project Support Work with project teams on development of PFD’s, P&ID’s, material and equipment specifications, functional control descriptions, and operating procedures.
- Assist project teams with commissioning, start-up, and hand-over.
- Manage small capital projects.
- Process Safety & Risk Management Participate in process hazard reviews.
- Conduct incident investigations and determine corrective actions through root cause analysis.
- Implement corrective actions.
- Implement Management of Change process as needed to accomplish the above accountabilities.
Benefits
- We offer competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles).
- Our JM Elements Benefits program helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.
- We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated.
- We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
