Production Engineer

INEOS • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Production Engineer will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating units to drive process and product improvements. During a typical day they will apply technical knowledge to detect causes of deviations in quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption.

The candidate is responsible for safe and efficient operation of assigned production unit using established operating discipline and procedures. The Production Engineer is responsible for maintaining the plant assets and protective systems integrity and to deliver established production targets set by the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• 5 years of chemical plant experience
• Keen computer skills with knowledge of MS Office
• Process modelling using Aspen software
• Basic knowledge of equipment sizing
• Basics knowledge of distillation column operations
• Basic knowledge of PSM
• Process troubleshooting
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Safety role model
• Problem solving skills with data analysis ability

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control the safe and efficient operation of the production unit using established operating disciplines and procedures.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance is achieved.
• Responsible for maintaining the plant assets and protective systems integrity.
• Assist in defining and maintaining the correct operating envelopes for the organization.
• Investigate when deviations outside of the operating envelopes occur.
• Participate in the development of operating procedures and training materials.
• Support PSM and Environmental efforts including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change process, Risk Assessments and incident investigations.
• Input, evaluate and approve MOCs
• Conduct PSSRs for MOCs
• Participate in PHAs as the process engineering representative
• Understand and lead by example for all safety and environmental programs.
• Investigate all SHE incidents.
• Routinely collect, report, and address SHE near misses.
• Complete all assigned action items from PHAs, incidents, audits, etc in a timely manner and keep status and plans for action items updated.
• Maintain safety as the highest priority of the plant
• Maintain the 20 Principles of Safety
• Conduct routine AsCare tours and participate in audits.
• Adhere to and uphold all safety policies and standards
• Own delivery of production targets while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and cost objectives.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of process, reliability, and quality issues with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Cross-train and provide backup for the Production Engineer role across assets.
• Benchmark, identify, and implement best-in-class improvements and practices to enhance unit performance and efficiency.
• Actively lead and support operator development and training programs.
• Lead and/or participate in root cause investigations and drive permanent corrective actions.
• Identify, prioritize, and close performance gaps through technical, operational, and project-based solutions.
• Validate and verify that improvement and capital projects deliver sustained performance objectives.
• Provide technical coaching on process performance, measurement systems, and asset utilization.
• Track unit efficiency and drive initiatives to minimize cost, waste, and energy consumption.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor key performance indicators to proactively manage deviations.
• Utilize engineering principles and best practices to identify bottlenecks and develop capacity improvement solutions.
• Track production losses and first pass prime to improve supply reliability and product quality.
• Review analytical data and update typical values and operating targets as needed.
• Provide technical leadership during upset conditions, start-ups, and turnarounds, including serving as backup for the Production Specialist.
• Serve as the unit technical owner for capital projects and major modifications.
• Define normal operating conditions
• Define maximum pressures, temperatures, and flows for equipment design
• Ensure operability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost considerations are incorporated

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level