Process Engineer Job Lima area,Ohio USA,Manufacturing / Production

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Process Engineer

Lima, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Guardian Energy Lima has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Engineer to join the team! As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for identifying and executing capital or continuous improvement projects that increase the profitability of the facility.

The Plant Engineer assists the Production Manager in the management of the operations of the plant facility. This position will be required to go through a plant operations training program and to work rotating shifts during the training program. The training program duration is expected to last approximately six months. During this time, the Plant Engineer will be expected to learn, understand, and operate the facility.

Upon completion of the training program, the Process Engineer will transition over to working a daily schedule. The Plant Engineer will be responsible for the coordination of the Shift Leads and the shift operators to maintain consistent operations in accordance with established SOP’s. In addition, the position will assist the Production Manager in identifying and executing capital or continuous improvement projects that increase the profitability of the facility.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Identify, initiate and execute projects that improve efficiency, increase production and/or reduce operating costs.

Manage, maintain, and improve Key Process Indicator (KPI) monitoring system.

Maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc.

Review the operational data to monitor production and quality, anticipate solving problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Participate in setting objectives, plan development and performance review of plant performance.

Assist in the development and continuous updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Assist in communicating regularly with all process operators, both individually and as a group, to ensure consistent operation among the shifts.

Assist in communicating expectations and parameters to lead operators and operators for plant production.

Acquire knowledge of the standards, procedures, methods, and leadership skills to facilitate an advancement to management.

Coordinate Process Safety Management implementation and execution along with plant management which includes:

Initiating and leading the Management of Change process.
Initiating and leading the Pre-Safety Start Review process.
Maintaining the hazardous chemical inventory
Maintaining Labeling in accordance with PSM and OSHA requirements.
Involved with Incident Management and Investigation in operations.
Involved in Process Hazard Analysis
Coordinate Non-Destructive Equipment and Piping Testing and 3rd Party Testing Organization.

Assist ... maintaining regulatory requirements under EPA Title V, OSHA, FSMA and keeping the process areas within those associated parameters.

Maintain updated plant P& and block flow diagrams to ensure the plant is accurately represented.

Coordinate special projects as directed.

Assist in the planning, scheduling, manpower resource scheduling, and shift management for planned shutdowns.

Oversee Equipment Inspections during shutdowns using borescope and other test equipment.

Be an active participant in the Safety Committee.

Ability to serve as Shift Lead as needed.

Assist with: interviewing, hiring, and training plant employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE &

EXPERIENCE:

2+ years experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred
Strong knowledge of chemical, food, or fuel production process and technology required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required
Demonstrated performance in…