Production Engineer

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya•Lake Charles, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world? That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey! We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally. We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry. Here, diversity matters. Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all. What we’re looking for: Indorama Ventures- Intermediate Chemicals is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work as a Production Engineer at our Lake Charles, LA location. In this role, you will play a critical role in the success of the assigned area production units. The successful candidate will provide leadership and innovation to ensure that the units are run safely, efficiently and in compliance with environmental permits. The successful candidate will also communicate with various levels of the organization to ensure targets are met and daily activities are managed properly.

Requirements

BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, required
0 - 5 years of production engineering experience
Should be proficient with Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs
Strong computer skills, including process simulation tools such as Aspen
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
Able to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions

Responsibilities

Support day to day operations for assigned area
Optimize throughput, yield, and efficiency of the process through daily analysis and recommendations.
Troubleshoot quality excursions and process upsets and implement solutions to drive improvements.
Support Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes as needed to ensure safety of process changes.
Track and enter asset capability (OEE) data for the production units.
Lead incident investigations and RCFAs.
Develop and implement process improvements or capital improvements to drive long-term success of the operating units.
Perform end of month financial/reporting/closing duties for assigned area products.
Provide input to the budget and capital planning process.
Participate in plant sponsored safety processes.
Promote and support Indorama core values.
Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals.
Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed.
If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.