Sr Chemical Process Engineer

Solstice Advanced Materials•Geismar, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr Chemical Process Engineer here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will use your in-depth understanding of chemical process engineering fundamentals and leadership skills to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaborating with other managers and engineers, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping groundbreaking projects, expanding existing processes, and developing the next generation of Advanced Materials products by designing, testing, and validating products from pilot scale to market. You will report directly to our Operations Manager, and you’ll work out of our Geismar, Louisiana location on a 9/80 work schedule. In this role, you will also oversee and mentor three other process engineers, ensuring their professional development and the successful execution of projects. In this role, you will impact Solstice Advanced Materials by optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring high product quality, and minimizing environmental impact. Your expertise in troubleshooting, implementing advanced technologies, and analyzing data leads to increased efficiency, cost savings, and adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a process safety resource on a team leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Risk Assessments by developing closure plans and strategies for identified risks
Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), developing actions to address any detractors
Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify and resolve issues
Create and assist in the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure safe and compliant operations
Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and drive improvement projects for the unit
Provide assistance in the field during plant startups, shutdowns, or upsets
Offer off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds
Organize and design plant testing procedures
Influence others and drive toward solutions without direct authority
Mentor and supervise three other process engineers, providing technical guidance and support for their professional growth
Participate in Pre-FEED and FEED development for projects, including process scope and design solutions for growth, cost savings, and HSE projects
Oversee the development of process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications