Production Engineer

Monument Chemical•Port Arthur, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Engineering role oversees operation of distillation projects and hydrogenation reactors, acts as a technical resource for operations personnel, applies technical skills to optimize plant operations, to implement and commission yield improvement and cost saving projects, participates in procedure reviews and development, operator training, and site qualification efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Bachelor's Degree Chemistry with plant production experience
3+ years work experience in an engineering role
Must be willing to participate in our 24/7 production facility call out policy, when needed.
Ability to function and communicate with all levels of the organization.
Willing to work on shift for 30 days during 90 day probationary period.
Ability to obtain TWIC Card.

Nice To Haves

Honeywell Experion experience
Microsoft Project experience

Responsibilities

Leading the operation of distillation projects and/or hydrogenation reactors.
Understanding/Learning how equipment associated to the campaign operates.
Understanding and working with plant utilities.
Working with the Operations Manager to provide data and chemical engineering support for specific product campaigns.
Working closely with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations and meet plant goals.
Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to ensure that all product specifications are met.
Assist the Engineering Department in developing cost effective projects to optimize production and minimize working capital.
Develop procedures for items already in production or to be produced in the future.
Preparing and enhancing operating instructions.
Troubleshooting plant operations when actual operation does not meet the expected operation.
Generating reports that detail and summarize a specific campaign effort - Reports include mass balances, process data analysis and de-bottlenecking proposals.
Developing and maintaining campaign specific schedules to meet production demand.
Ensuring campaigns are running efficiently by working with plant personnel, technical advisors and data analysis.
Actively participating with operators in the field to help identify process and safety improvements.
Communicating technical information and issues to plant personnel at all levels within the organization, when needed
Help to optimize the disposition of the waste (water and organics) generated in each project, in order to improve cost saving.
Lead quarterly improvement meetings with Technical Advising personnel for the main projects.
Lead pre-campaign meetings prior start-up to discuss all items related to the project execution.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.