Production Engineer

AdvanSix • Portsmouth, VA

30d • $69,000 - $103,700

About The Position

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Position Summary: The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements. The Production Engineer will develop strategies for projects to improve plant performance. Also provides operator training by developing, maintaining and conducting training programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or engineering
• 1-3 years of experience in process, production, or like environment such as refinery, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical
• Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
• Knowledgeable in areas of process equipment, chemistry, and controls
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Lean manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Improve the baseline value of key area metrics toward entitlement values (or beyond entitlement values where possible).
• Troubleshoot area process issues and de-bottleneck systems to maintain safety and environmental compliance and/or maximize production
• Ensure daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met or exceeded
• Implement robust control plans for process improvement projects by fully utilizing DCS (distributed control system) capabilities
• Responsible for accurate production recording and OEE/Utilization calculations
• Report process conditions and upsets to management
• Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Provide coverage in management’s absence to always ensure adequate supervision.
• Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
• Supports and implements new products and products quickly, efficiently and safely
• Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of troubleshooting and process modifications
• Perform and lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews and execution.
• Able to perform all operator duties
• Assist with SOP and training material development
• Perform routine Standard Operating Procedure reviews

Benefits

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees