Technical Engineering Leader

AvanSix • Hopewell, VA

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About The Position

The Technical Engineering Leader leads a team of technical and process engineers and drives continuous improvements in processes and production. The role focuses on improving health, safety, environmental and energy performance (HSE&E), plant overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), yields, productivity, and efficiency. The position supports OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, oversees process design package development, and develops expertise in the process chemistry, operating philosophy, and design basis for equipment in assigned areas. It also contributes to strategic activities and works across functions to support continuous improvement and customer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in production, process, and/or manufacturing engineering in chemical, petroleum, or polymer industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proven history of delivering productivity through non-capital improvements and capital projects of all sizes.
• Deep experience in production optimization and process design fundamentals across unit operations, including reaction, distillation, refrigeration, fired heaters, and heat integration.
• Strong process and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with hourly union and salaried coworkers at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership in behavioral safety and environmental Title V compliance.
• Strong computer skills, including process monitoring and process simulation and design.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification.
• 2–3 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing leadership.
• Familiarity with DCS programs such as Experion, Foxboro, or DeltaV.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2–5 technical/process engineers in identifying and implementing longer-term process improvement efforts.
• Manage or support OSHA-PSM elements, including management of change, pre-startup safety reviews, standard operating procedures, incident investigations, and process hazards analyses.
• Lead or manage development of Process Design Packages in coordination with the Process Engineering leader; ensure deliverables are met and processes are followed.
• Develop expertise in the process chemistry, operating philosophy, and process design basis for equipment in areas of responsibility.
• Identify and implement improvements to basic control schemes and advanced process control strategies.
• Assist in developing strategic activities for assigned areas, including STRAP roadmaps, AOP, capital strap, Innovation, and new products.
• Work with Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Operations, and Maintenance to support continuous improvement and customer needs.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers.

What This Job Offers

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