Production Process Engineer I (Nutrients)
About The Position
This role involves monitoring daily operating plant process conditions to identify opportunities for improving safety, productivity, quality, and cost. The engineer will plan and conduct tests to increase production rates and improve quality and yield, following established procedures for plant trials. They will also suggest modifications to existing process equipment, generate Capital Project Requests, and assist the Engineering department as the process responsible for capital projects. The role requires following the PIR procedure for Handover of New or Modified Installations, and planning/coordinating new product/grade and plant trials. Troubleshooting process and equipment performance, leading problem-solving teams, and using SPC tools are key responsibilities. The engineer will also write operating procedures, conduct personnel training (including on the Distributed Control System), and assist the SHE Department with environmental reports. Monthly progress reports comparing production results to budget targets are required. The role includes performing Process Safety Management tasks such as updating P&IDs, completing PSSRs, updating process safety information, and participating in HAZOP teams. Developing and executing process changes, plant trials, safety improvements, and small capital projects using the Management of Change system is also part of the job. The position requires demonstrating emotional intelligence skills including emotional empathy, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, flexibility/adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- Emotional Empathy
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
Responsibilities
- Monitor daily operating plant process conditions for opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost.
- Plan and conduct tests to increase production rates and/or improve quality and yield.
- Follow the procedure for conducting plant trials and use the Plant Trial form when applicable.
- Suggest modifications to existing process equipment.
- Generate Capital Project Requests when applicable.
- Assist the Engineering department as process responsible for small to large capital projects.
- Follow the PIR procedure for the Handover of New or Modified Installations.
- Plan, coordinate and carry out new product/ grades and plant trials as required.
- Troubleshoot process and equipment performance.
- Lead and/or participate on problem solving teams as requested.
- Use SPC tools to enhance process problem solving.
- Write operating procedures and conduct training of personnel when needed or requested.
- Train personnel on the Distributed Control System and process as requested.
- Assist the SHE Department in the preparation of environmental reports when requested by the Production Manager.
- Prepare monthly progress reports to the Production Manager which includes comparisons and analysis of production results versus budget targets for his/her area of responsibility.
- Perform Process Safety Management task as requested such as updating P&IDs, completing PSSRs, updating process safety information (PSI) records and participating on HAZOP teams.
- Develop and execute process changes, plant trials, safety improvements, and small capital projects utilizing the plants Management of Change system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
