Chemical Process​/Production Engineer

Overview

A global chemical manufacturer is expanding its Chemical Process Team and seeking a Process/Production Engineer to support plant unit operations, drive continuous improvement, assist with process and product startups, and ensure adherence to EHS/PSM regulations. This role is based on-site in Mount Pleasant, SC.

• Provide day-to-day production support for batch and continuous chemical operations, including troubleshooting and problem solving of process and equipment issues
• Track production yields and perform mass balances
• Lead process improvement projects
• Manage continuous improvement efforts in safety, productivity, quality, reliability, and cost
• Support process downtime and runtime
• Participate in production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving
• Participate in PSM initiatives and audits
• Implement change management processes including MOC, PSSR, P&, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, and SQC
• Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions covering safety, quality, production, and reliability
• Assist with training of operations teams

• BS Chemical Engineering degree
• 3+ years of experience as a Process/Production Engineer or Leader in PSM/chemical operating plants
• Preferred experience with Lean/ Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC, and P&IDs
• Familiarity with process unit operations and controls, including reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, and heat treatment
• Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future

This is an opportunity to join a global chemical company's expanding Chemical Process Team, taking on broad responsibility across plant operations, continuous improvement, process/product startups, and PSM compliance.