Run Plant Engineer - Specialty Organic

Rio Tinto • Bessemer City, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Run Plant Engineer responsible for safe and stable day-to-day operations of the production unit. You will work with cross functional teams to ensure alignment between HSE, commercial, manufacturing, and R&D. You will focus on shorter range of process improvement initiatives. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a meaningful impact on our ongoing operations. Relocation assistance may be provided for selected candidates, where applicable.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical Engineering required (strong consideration will be afforded to candidates with experience in Process Safety Management)
• 3-10 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment (OSHA PSM or high hazard processes experience preferred)
• Basic computer skills involving Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processing with the ability to solve complex chemical engineering process problems
• Exposure to production and process functions
• Proficient in Project Management & AFE
• Process Presentation skills, public speaking
• Knowledge of PSM, LOPA, PHA, HS Policy/Procedures/SOP, Environmental Regulations Specific to Plant Processes
• Proficiency in DCS/PLC Process Control

Responsibilities

• Committed to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Support the site’s safety efforts through activities such as safety observations, safety improvement projects and key safety procedure audits.
• Resolve day-to-day production issues and process problems
• Initiate and/or approve MOC requests to include action items, training, PSSR’s, etc. and communicate changes.
• Assist in incident investigations, identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions to improve safety and environmental performance at the Bessemer City site.
• Analyze Asset Utilization data for reliability and capacity improvement opportunities
• Process safety assessment and improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate process technology information
• Develop and execute small-scale quality, yield, or capacity improvement initiatives
• Capital project support, Plant / process start-ups, participate in Process Hazards Analysis teams
• Support resolution of high-risk scenario action items generated from PHA teams, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level