Production Engineer III

Ashland•Hopewell, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP is seeking a Production Engineer for their Hopewell, VA location. This is a significant role within the Plant Engineering and Operations functions, reporting to the Natrosol (HEC) Operations Manager. The Production Engineer will support the Natrosol manufacturing process to achieve targets in safety, production, compliance, and quality. This role requires a presence in the operating area to resolve daily issues and drive continuous improvement. The company values integrity, honesty, and offers a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for development and advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, Mechanical, or equivalent.
5-10 years’ chemical plant manufacturing experience.
Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work in a team environment.
Delta-V and SAP experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Production Operations.
Previous Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) batch manufacturing experience.
Previous experience working within a union environment.
Hazard Analysis - HAZOP, PHA, ISO Systems.
Experience in or knowledge of using Lean Six Sigma processes.
Excellent written and oral communications.
Proven data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Proven planning and organization skills.
Proven self-starter with urgency for delivering results.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and drive or assist in the implementation of continuous improvement solutions using lean manufacturing techniques/tools for the entire HEC unit value stream with focus on First Pass Quality (FPQ), optimized operability, increased throughput, elimination of bottlenecks and single point failures.
Analyze, develop, and implement systems and processes to drive daily optimized quality and stable operating conditions of the HEC unit.
Provide technical expertise and knowledge base transfer to HEC unit Supervisor/Operation Manager and operators.
Create production schedules and Finished Product Blend sheets for the HEC Unit.
Collaborate to expand and support the implementation of Ashland Production System throughout HEC department.
Develop and standardize metrics for the continuous improvement of the HEC unit.
Provide technical expertise in the review and improvement of the HEC unit procedures, WI, forms, and all other documents.
Work with Process Engineers to determine root cause of chronic operating problems.
Support the improvement of the current training system for HEC operators.
Provide technical support for capital projects in HEC unit.
Participate and provide technical expertise in HEC unit PHAs and CDAs.
Provide Management of Change (MOC) support for the HEC unit.
Provide effective technical support during HEC planned shutdowns and restarts.
Responsible for technical support in the day-to-day troubleshooting of HEC unit issues.
Be a positive contributor to the safety and environmental programs of the Hopewell plant.
Maintain environmental compliance while continually pursuing waste minimization.
Analyzes production and quality data to determine optimum operating conditions.