Job Description

Principal Accountabilities





* Apply engineering expertise, analyze data for trends, and identify process & operational improvements.

* Drive improvements, process optimizations, and improved process control to enhance product quality, yields, energy, and other cost improvements.

* Serve as the manufacturing lead for the introduction and/or relocation of new manufacturing processes

* Conceive, design, and install small and medium size capital projects.

* Provide chemical technicians with understanding of the process and safety related procedures, including conducting classroom training.

* Establish systems to gather data and monitor results to develop root causes of problems or to ensure a process modification will yield the desired results.

* Apply sound root cause analysis techniques and creative alternatives to technical related problems.

* Be knowledgeable of and comply with all safety and environmental regulations associated with the related processes and any required modifications.

* Maintain effective communications and working relationships with operators,



Maintenance, project engineering, contractors, administrative support, and R&D personnel.





* Provide technical support for process start-ups and optimizations as necessary.

* Other duties as assigned.



Experience and Education





* BS in Chemical Engineering or a higher degree.

* 5 years or more of production/process engineering and design experience in a chemical manufacturing plant. Lesser experienced candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

* Previous Pilot plant or Engineering Lab experience is a plus.

* Experience in designing, estimating, installing, and demonstrating projects is a plus.

* Experience in developing material and energy balances to optimize yields and usages of raw materials and energy resources.

* Experience in process design and improvement including process trouble shooting and debottlenecking related to improving efficiency, capability, and safety.

* Experience in reaction chemistry (synthesis) and kinetics.



Desired Skills





* Process Control understanding, and ability to identify improvements.

* Ability to work in a high pace, rapidly changing environment, with many activities at once.

* Ability to work as a team member to achieve a common goal.