Project Engineer

Brenntag • Santa Fe Springs, CA

36d

About The Position

Job Summary: The primary role of the BNA Project Engineer is to provide facility and process troubleshooting, facility and process design and management, and support of project work related to the business. The Project Engineer will cover all aspects of process including manufacturing efficiency, plant and process safety, general manufacturing needs, and finished product quality. The Project Engineer will also assist with needs related to process related safety and training, project design and implementation, regulatory and compliance assistance, and external technical support for the commercial group. Job Description: Responsible for day-to-day and long-term process support and process optimization in all areas of the assigned facilities. The result should improve process safety, efficiency, reliability (asset integrity), improve product quality, and reduce manufacturing costs. Assist and manage active projects within Brenntag facilities. Responsible for project layout and scope, adherence to CAPEX budget, project planning and execution, and post audits of projects for ROI verification. Assist facility Operations in review of operating procedures and guidelines to verify standards are achieved consistently and modify as necessary to improve operation and safety of operation. Ensure operators and supervisors adhere to standards and are documented certified for each standard as required. Conduct audits of manufacturing/blending/distribution processes as needed to ensure proper adherence to established Brenntag standards of design and operating standards. This will include participation in established core teams such as Brenntag PHA teams, NACD, Chlorine Institute, etc. Establish proficiency in BUS system and business support systems to serve as a support entity for Operations. This will be coordinated with the Brenntag QHSE department. Assume role as technical resource for outside sources (sales, customers, etc.) on an as needed basis. Complete project work when assigned. Assist with safety, compliance, and regulatory needs for all Brenntag facilities on an as needed basis. Participate in outside customer audits and/or training. Participate in standard audits of Brenntag facilities (OSHA, NSF, DOT, etc.) on an as needed basis. Assist purchasing (IP) with procurement of equipment and materials and reduction of overall cost. Perform additional jobs as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a BS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical preferred)
• Must have a minimum of 2 years relative experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Ability to oversee and manage complex service and repair work of diverse types of electrical and plant equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, sketches, and drawings
• Operate a computer and various specified software programs
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Must possess or qualify for a TWIC card
• Must successfully pass background check and drug screen
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software
• Must possess effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Auto CAD and MS Vizio experience and proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide facility and process troubleshooting
• Provide facility and process design and management
• Support of project work related to the business
• Cover all aspects of process including manufacturing efficiency, plant and process safety, general manufacturing needs, and finished product quality
• Assist with needs related to process related safety and training, project design and implementation, regulatory and compliance assistance, and external technical support for the commercial group
• Responsible for day-to-day and long-term process support and process optimization in all areas of the assigned facilities
• Assist and manage active projects within Brenntag facilities
• Responsible for project layout and scope, adherence to CAPEX budget, project planning and execution, and post audits of projects for ROI verification
• Assist facility Operations in review of operating procedures and guidelines to verify standards are achieved consistently and modify as necessary to improve operation and safety of operation
• Ensure operators and supervisors adhere to standards and are documented certified for each standard as required
• Conduct audits of manufacturing/blending/distribution processes as needed to ensure proper adherence to established Brenntag standards of design and operating standards
• Establish proficiency in BUS system and business support systems to serve as a support entity for Operations
• Assume role as technical resource for outside sources (sales, customers, etc.) on an as needed basis
• Complete project work when assigned
• Assist with safety, compliance, and regulatory needs for all Brenntag facilities on an as needed basis
• Participate in outside customer audits and/or training
• Participate in standard audits of Brenntag facilities (OSHA, NSF, DOT, etc.) on an as needed basis
• Assist purchasing (IP) with procurement of equipment and materials and reduction of overall cost
• Perform additional jobs as assigned

Benefits

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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