Toller/Plant Engineer

Cabot • Tuscola, IL

262d • $86,500 - $118,975

About The Position

Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Toller/Plant Engineer who will provide technical support and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing capability, capacity, and productivity at the site and tolling/dispersion processes to ensure safe and optimal process utilization. Implements capital and expense projects within scope, cost, time, and safety standards. Work may focus on particular products/line/units, plant process/equipment Reliability and/or Process Safety Management. The Toller/Plant Engineer will work on-site at the Tuscola, IL plant, with interface, and travel to Toller locations as the business needs estimating 5-20% travel. In this role, your primary duty is to identify, recommend and implement improvements in Toller related performance to optimize product volume, yields and quality. You will manage and monitor the tolled product process to maintain supply, quality (verify batches meet Key Performance Variables/ KPVs), and cost efficiency. This role requires a safety mind-set, self-motivated person with a positive attitude, a ton of good energy, effective time management, organization, and recordkeeping skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor/University degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Chemical Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Chemical Manufacturing; process and product technology; engineering principles; mechanical and instrumentation systems; calibration and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) methodology and reliability analysis tools.
• Knowledge in areas such as confined space entry, lockout / tag-out, hot-work permitting, etc.
• Analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Project management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support to investigate and resolve unusual problems.
• Use statistical techniques to improve process capability; use failure analysis methodology and upgrades and/or implement process improvements.
• Participate and present Toller related information during global planning meetings.
• Monitor and manage toll products and providers for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and quality of product delivered.
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) for key production/capital projects.
• Ensure all product and process changes are implemented in line with appropriate Management of Change (MOC) principles.
• Identify/Develop process improvements to lower off quality (OQ), drive cost down, increase productivity.
• Lead production planning and execution of tolled and dispersion product materials including monitoring supply/demand status, raw material inventory/ordering, and coordinating final product receipt and required product finishing steps.
• Review pre-shipment and other related quality data/trends associated with treated and colloidal products.
• Lead and implement new products and process runs in support of R D needs and prepare relevant documentation/ trial plans.
• Assist in new line startup/ product qualification on new line at tolling locations.
• Update/ maintain plant-wide standard operating procedures for process and equipment operation.
• Investigate equipment problems and eliminate recurrence of failures that will improve plant performance and reliability.
• Assist in the review of preventive maintenance plans to ensure optimum scheduling.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Predictive Maintenance Programs to monitor the condition of the plant and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance projects and monitor the progress of external maintenance contractors.
• Conduct equipment assessments making recommendations for equipment repairs, replacements, and modifications.

Benefits

• Salary range from 86,500 to 118,975.
• Comprehensive benefits on the first day of employment.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.
• Eligible for relocation assistance for those who are not local to the job location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree