Senior Process Engineer

Tate and Lyle • Okmulgee, OK

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About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for assisting in optimizing and developing manufacturing processes within their area by collaborating with various teams. This role is considered a critical EHSQ (Environment, Health, Food Safety, and Quality) Level 3 role, emphasizing a strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility, and quality adherence. The engineer will be involved in protecting people and the environment, complying with all EHSQ policies and regulations, and upholding Life Saving Principles. They will also be responsible for quality and food safety within their scope of control, reporting incidents, and participating in EHSQ checks and inspections. The role requires a commitment to compliance with procedures, responsible actions, and suggesting improvements for EHSQ systems. The engineer will also carry out responsibilities according to food safety, legal, and quality requirements to ensure products are fit for human consumption, comply with environmental standards, and adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in process engineering or related leadership roles preferred, including plant experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Utilities including steam generation, compressed air, chilled water, distillation and WWTP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PSM/HAZOP studies
• Expertise in unit operations, process design, M&E balance, and process data analysis
• Familiar with AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel
• Knowledge of the food industry concepts and applications
• Advanced expertise in process optimization, engineering principles, and relevant tools.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving cross-functional collaboration and fostering innovation.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver exceptional results.
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of food industry concepts and applications such as equipment hygienic design principles, including approval of product-contact-suitable materials and implementation of effective cleaning processes that take into consideration accessibility, cleanability, drainability, material compatibility, and surface/ geometry.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in process engineering or related leadership roles preferred, including plant experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Utilities including steam generation, compressed air, chilled water, distillation and WWTP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements that result in higher throughput, improved efficiencies, recognizable cost savings, and more consistent product quality.
• Lead the strategic identification, planning, and execution of process improvements to achieve higher throughput, efficiency, cost savings, and consistent product quality.
• Lead the execution of Focus Improvements projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Spearhead collaboration efforts among Engineering, Plant Operations, and Innovation to define cutting-edge processes for the plant.
• Contribute to developing, reviewing, and maintaining process engineering documentation, including mass and energy balances, PFDs, P & IDs, and process descriptions.
• Oversee the development, review, and maintenance of complex process engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Drive excellence in third-party calculations for equipment specification, maintaining the highest levels of process safety.
• Direct the start-up of new systems, providing expert training and resolving complex operational challenges.
• Supervise and guide comprehensive, detailed designs, ensuring alignment with standards, safety, and environmental requirements in coordination with the project engineering team.
• Formulate supplier engagement strategies to evaluate equipment options and negotiate technical proposals.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments such as HAZOP and contribute to food safety assessments (cGMP) for projects.
• Cultivate a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and quality, setting the standard for adherence to company standards.
• Follow company safety and environmental standards and contribute to their implementation.
• Assist in risk classification and prioritization related to Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Support the development of Process Capacity Models.
• Lead OEE Analysis to drive projects and studies to improve plant performance.
• Support other areas on troubleshooting and investigations when required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Area Production Engineers.
• Support Management of Change process.
• Support the implementation and improvement of an Operational Excellence program.
• Travel strategically to support critical trials and projects across diverse sites and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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