Process Engineer

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Grace is globally recognized for our leadership and the Senior Production Engineer works with some of our industries smartest and most inquisitive people. It is the ideal place to expand your knowledge, mentor early-career engineers and make ambitious strides in your career.

The Process Engineer is responsible for design, testing, troubleshooting, and overseeing implementation of process improvements focused on productivity. Additionally, you will support others on the plant team with solving technical issues.

The Process Engineer supports the Materials Technology plant on site at the Curtis Bay plant in Baltimore, Maryland and reports to the Site Technical Manager.

Curtis Bay is a 24/7 365 Manufacturing site.

• Develops expertise in plant processes and equipment to become a primary resource for troubleshooting and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Supports process improvement projects from definition of requirements, through design, execution, and tracking the benefits.
• Conducts daily plant walkthroughs and inspections to assess process conditions and to identify and address issues.
• Works with Process Technology team to plan and carry out plant trials for new products and new processes.
• Conducts and supports commissioning and startup activities, including PHA, PSSR, MOC, writing SOPs/work instructions, and providing training to other plant personnel.
• Leads data driven RCCA for process deviations, downtime, and EHHS events.
• Assists with developing project pipeline with data analysis by facilitating process mapping, or value stream mapping events.

• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

• BS in Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5 years in chemical manufacturing or related process industry.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).

• Proficiency in project management processes.
• Continuous Improvement education or experience, e.g. LEAN, Six Sigma
• Experience leveraging data driven analysis to enhance manufacturing processes

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EOE Statement: W.R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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