Chemical Process Engineer

Overview

Chemical Process Engineer for Luling, LA to perform process control auditing to ensure compliance with performance metrics for herbicide manufacturing operations; support identification of product quality, production capacity & safety optimization opportunities; update process flow diagrams, operating instructions, change management forms & related process engineering, safety and environmental documents; collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify & implement continuous improvement opportunities; lead plant projects & process hazard analysis reviews;

review change management documentation for process changes; identify & report process safety risks; monitor environmental performance to ensure regulatory compliance; mentor junior engineers & technicians.

Note:

Up to 5% travel within the U.S. and internationally may be required. Telecommuting is permitted from a home office location within reasonable commuting distance of Luling, LA up to 2 days per week.

• Perform process control auditing to ensure compliance with performance metrics for herbicide manufacturing operations.
• Support identification of product quality, production capacity & safety optimization opportunities.
• Update process flow diagrams, operating instructions, change management forms & related process engineering, safety and environmental documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify & implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead plant projects & process hazard analysis reviews; review change management documentation for process changes; identify & report process safety risks.
• Monitor environmental performance to ensure regulatory compliance; mentor junior engineers & technicians.

• Requires Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or closely-related field; 3+ years experience in chemical and/or process engineering positions.
• Experience using Management of Change (MOC), PHA, HAZOP and What-If risk assessment methodologies to ensure process safety control for chemical manufacturing plant(s).
• Experience performing troubleshooting & root cause analyses for herbicide production process issues, including quality, process safety, and downtime issues.
• Knowledge of active ingredient manufacturing processes to make effective optimization decisions for final formulated herbicide products.
• Experience evaluating product analytical results to perform process troubleshooting & root cause analysis for quality assurance.
• Applying lean manufacturing methodologies to chemical manufacturing plant operations; developing process control strategies & tuning control parameters.
• Conducting engineering reviews, functional checkout, commissioning, site acceptance testing & startup on automated processes and machines.
• Performing manufacturing process mass balance for monitoring raw materials usage; implementing process improvements to increase yield from raw material to finished product.

Travel:
Up to 5% travel required domestically and internationally. Telecommuting: permitted from home office within reasonable commuting distance of Luling, LA up to 2 days per week.

Salary Range: $ – $. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. The offered salary may vary based on location, market data, experience, degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

Mail resume to Jill Martin, Bayer Crop Science LLC, 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd., E2NE, St. Louis, MO 63167 or email resume to . Include reference code below with resume.

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Location:

United States — Louisiana — Luling

Division:
Enabling Functions

Reference Code: 854677

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