Technical Engineering Leader
About The Position
The Technical Engineering Leader leads a highly trained team of engineers and drives continuous improvement in processes and production. The role leads a team of 2–5 technical/process engineers in identifying and implementing longer-term process improvements to improve health, safety, environment and energy (HSE&E), plant OEE performance, yields, productivity, and efficiency. The position supports OSHA Process Safety Management elements and leads process design package development in coordination with the Process Engineering leader. It also develops expertise in process chemistry, operating philosophy, and design basis for equipment in the assigned areas; improves basic control schemes and advanced process control strategies; supports strategic planning; and works across supply chain, logistics, quality, operations, and maintenance to improve performance and meet customer needs. The role mentors and coaches junior engineers and is expected to deliver productivity through non-capital improvements and capital projects. The position requires a bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and at least 10 years of relevant production, process, or manufacturing engineering experience in chemical, petroleum, or polymer industrial manufacturing environments. Engineering or manufacturing leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in production, process, and/or manufacturing engineering within 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 for a broad range of unit operations, including reaction, distillation, refrigeration, fired heaters, and heat integration.
- Strong process and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 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.
- Familiarity with DCS programs such as Experion, Foxboro, or DeltaV.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma and/or Lean certification.
- 2–3 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 2–5 technical/process engineers in identifying and implementing longer-term process improvements to improve HSE&E, plant OEE performance, yields, productivity, and efficiency.
- Manage or support OSHA-PSM elements, including management of change, pre-startup safety review, standard operating procedures, incident investigation, and process hazards analysis.
- Lead and manage the development of Process Design Packages in coordination with the Process Engineering leader, ensuring deliverables are met and processes are followed.
- Develop expertise in the process chemistry, operating philosophy, and process design basis for equipment within 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 seamless delivery of customer needs.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers.
Benefits
- Industry-competitive benefits focused on employee well-being.
- Competitive compensation.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid vacation and paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Health savings account eligibility and flexible spending account eligibility.
- Disability and life insurance benefits, including employer-provided short-term disability and basic life insurance; eligibility to purchase long-term disability and voluntary life coverage.
- Employee assistance program.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development.
- Eligibility to purchase company stock.
- Certain roles may be eligible for incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
