Process and Improvement Engineer

Overview

Job information
Process and Improvement Engineer Job at Arkema
, located in Alsip, IL
, United States. This position requires a Bachelor Degree
. This job opening is in the Engineering field and is advertised to eligible job seekers.

SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION

The Process and Improvement Engineer reports directly to the Alsip HESQ/Technical Manager.

JOB DIMENSIONS

This role serves as a technical resource in control system and automation, plant reliability, cost management, product quality and HES performance & compliance to assist work teams to optimize the daily operations of a batch emulsion polymerization plant. This position will interface with corporate CFME (Center for Manufacturing Excellence) & BU OPEX resources, though there is no indirect reporting structure.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

20-30%

• Understand all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology.
• Work with local and business unit teams to optimize operations and meet business/plant goals (Health Environmental and Safety (HES), quality, cost, production, etc.).
• Supports daily activities and production requirements, helping meet goals and commitments safely and within budget.
• Financial/OPEX - Identify, personally drive or champion continuous improvement projects that accelerate growth in market share, improve cost and/or waste reduction. Work closely with the Improvement Leader responsible for maintenance & capital projects to determine project ownership.

20-30%

• Serve as the site control system focal person.
• Lead the site process automation team.
• Work with BU process automation team to resolve control system hardware and code issues.
• Perform on-site system maintenance as needed.
• Manage relationship with local service provider.
• Act as site focal point for Cybersecurity team.

20-30%

• Lead site Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Track and report OEE.
• Analyze OEE data and develop improvements.
• Use Management of Change (MOC) process to document and control process changes.

10-20%

• Provide leadership as needed to improve HES performance.
• Support internal and external environmental reporting through data retrieval and analysis.
• Communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel and technology centers.
• Initiate changes to Plant Operating Procedures and work with Production Technicians to ensure changes are valid and up-to-date.
• Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, Pre Startup Safety Reviews, and Incident Investigations.
• Participate in project commissioning and startup activities, including tuning of control loops.
• Deliver value through Six Sigma methodologies, asset utilization and project work processes.

10-20%

• Co-Coordinator for Arkema Operator Engagement & Problem-Solving Initiative (SMART).
• Co-Coordinator for overall AIMS program to ensure completion of required activities through owners of quality, safety, environmental components, etc.; support preparation for internal & external audits.
• Participate in site safety inspections.
• Complete all assigned Impact items.
• All other duties as assigned.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• High profile/key position within the plant which works closely with every department.
• Direct daily involvement with most activities in the facility.
• Maintain high level of communication with operations, process research, process automation, and management teams.
• Supports all AIMS initiatives.
• Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as known by the site and BU.
• Comply with local location rules as well as BU and Arkema Inc. policies.
• Adhere to standard procedures and work instructions (SP, SOP, PWI, TM) to ensure productivity, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Review work areas for potential losses and report hazards to the supervisor.
• Identify and communicate potential gains or improvements to the management system.
• Support site HES policy and regulatory/internal requirements.
• Participate in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Based Safety, Safe Start).
• Support and promote reporting of all health, safety, environmental incidents and near-misses.

• Bachelor's degree…