Process Production Engineer x2

EXPERIENCE: BS Chemical Engineering with 8-15 years of experience from the Chemical Process Industry where unit operations are applied. Looking for candidates who have a variety of experiences in their background. They would ideally like someone who has Production Engineering, Project, Process Design and Enviro and Safety Compliance.

General Description : Reporting up to the Production Manager, the Process Engineer executes work in compliance the company s ZERO EHS Impact Philosophy. The Process Engineer is responsible for preliminary scope development on CAPEX projects, partnering with cross-functional teams in the implementation of productivity improvements to reduce spend and/or increase production capacity and supporting new product start-ups. The Process Engineer is an active participant in creating, cultivating, and embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement to further the Brand promise and Operational Excellence. It is core to the function to enable others through technical training & coaching on process design basics. An Process Engineer is also responsible for participating in developmental activities designed to stimulate individual and organizational growth.

Process Engineer Functional Role

• Ensures EHS compliance and continuous improvement in EHS performance
• Provide technical support to Production and all its personnel to trouble shoot equipment, improve processes, process control ( DCS) and related issues
• Work collaboratively with Quality on chemistry related issues & method formulation improvements
• Develop project scopes and basic process engineering packages for new installations and retrofit of facilities
• Conduct MOCs ( Management of Change) that are production related to process equipment and instrumentation
• Vigorously Track and report monthly metrics Key Performance Indicators ( KPIs) as well as prepare technical progress reports on active projects and initiatives
• Satisfy all Corporate Quality Requirements and ISO9001 Quality Management System
• P ractice Responsible Care 14001 through active participation in the Responsible Care Management System and adhere to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care 14001

Process Engineer Core Responsibilities

• Develop scope and process packages for small CAPEX
• Active participant in PHAs ( Process Hazard analysis) for new product initiatives
• Execute small CAPEX projects
• Ideate, design & implement productivity projects
• Provide start-up support and operator training for new equipment installations/retrofits that impact manufacturing operations
• Provide routine training and coaching on basic design practices & standards
• Collaborate with Production, R&D and Global Process Engineering to develop process, mass and energy balance, safe operating process limits and plant equipment requirements
• Assist in the plant formulation, process safety reviews, SOP ( s) creation, process implementation, start-up support and operator training
• Pharma support for re-validation efforts, gap closure and initiatives in validated sections of the facility

Driving a Culture of Continuous Improvement

• Partners to drive LEAN/Six Sigma, continuous improvement of processes and operations for increased productivity and efficiency ( Operational Excellence)
• Actively participates in a culture of continuous improvement through collaborative engagement and by providing suggestions in meetings and trainings to improves processes and systems
• Ensures work is accomplished through defined, measured, and continuously improved work processes; proactively identifies and leverages best practices .

Igniting the Impossible

• Lives and supports their vision, mission, and values
• Models personal leadership through the exhibition of their Value-Based Behavioral Competencies
• Demonstrates strong personal awareness along and ability to build collaborative and productive relationships cross-functionally
• Actively seek to engage in this companys Culture of Continuous Improvement through personal and professional capability enhancement

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• BS of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, or demonstrated equivalency
• 5 - 10 years engineering experience in a chemical plant
• Experience in batch, semi-batch, and continuous processing & controls
• Chemical engineering knowledge including, but not limited to, an understanding of fluid transport, heat transfer, filtration, reaction kinetics, general process equipment
• High level of initiative and energy