Process Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in process, production, or a related engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply chemical engineering principles to manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• Experience troubleshooting process, quality, or equipment abnormalities and developing effective corrective or preventive solutions.
• Ability to perform material balances, mass and energy balances, economic studies, environmental calculations, and other process engineering analyses.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, internet, and email tools.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision while managing changing priorities and operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Experience applying Lean and/or Six Sigma tools to process improvement activities.
• Experience supporting productivity projects and new product introductions.
• Experience developing project scopes, process or equipment specifications, and supporting projects through startup and post-implementation review.
• Advanced PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Support safe operation of assigned production areas and participate in company Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives.
• Monitor assigned areas for compliance with applicable Process Safety Management requirements and participate in Process Hazard Analysis studies and other process safety activities as assigned.
• Monitor safe handling, identification, storage, and removal of hazardous waste streams, and support compliance with site requirements for regulated materials and wastes.
• Serve as the principal technical advisor to Production, Management, process improvement teams, and other plant support groups within assigned areas.
• Serve as Process Owner for assigned production lines and processes, maintaining technical ownership and supporting safe and effective operation.
• Monitor daily unit operations to support product quality, operating efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Lead troubleshooting and process improvement efforts involving process, quality, or equipment abnormalities, and implement measures to prevent recurring issues and downtime.
• Partner with Production and Laboratory teams to establish operating conditions and sampling schedules for test runs, new product startups, and process improvement activities.
• Perform material balances, mass and energy balances, economic studies, environmental release calculations, and other process engineering calculations as required.
• Document process changes, significant improvements or problems, test-run results, catalyst events, and other relevant process activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Support new product introductions, productivity initiatives, and other technical improvement projects.
• Prepare project scopes of work, business justification, and process and equipment specifications as required.
• Provide management with technical information and recommendations regarding evolving technologies and potential process improvements.
• Support projects through equipment selection, construction, operator training, startup, and post-implementation review.
• Coordinate with plant functions during test runs, startups, and implementation of process or equipment changes.
• Use Lean and Six Sigma tools, where appropriate, to optimize assigned processes and improve operational performance.
• Identify causes of process underperformance, equipment abnormalities, quality issues, waste, and downtime, and develop practical solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Support plant productivity and continuous improvement initiatives through technical analysis, problem-solving, and implementation support.
• Build effective working relationships across Production, Laboratory, Management, Technical, and other plant support teams.
• Communicate technical information and recommendations clearly and tactfully, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing instructions, operational requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Take initiative and ownership of assigned processes, and follow through on technical issues and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in required company training and assist other employees in accomplishing company and site goals.