Chemical Engineer

The Arkema Birdsboro site is seeking a Chemical Engineer that will provide the plant with an authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for projects/assignments. They will apply thorough knowledge of High Performance Polymers to conduct engineering and technology work; resolving problems that are often difficult and/or complex. Lead projects across the site as well as work cross-departmentally and across corporate groups as needed.

• Plant process ownership including support, development, improvements, troubleshooting and training
  • Manages all aspects of area projects related to process improvements for small-mid capex investments
  • Provide root cause analysis
  • Improve process formulation through review/modification, optimization and updates
  • Use DMAIC process to collect, record and analyze data to drive production and quality improvement initiatives
  • Provide troubleshooting support
  • Provide engineering knowledge and support to all types of personnel, levels and functions of the business unit
• General and Process safety
  • Coordinate and lead site Process Hazard Analyses as Site Process Safety Contact
  • Lead Pre-startup safety reviews for assigned area and support others
  • Key contributor to plant safety programs
• Plant DCS programming and PLC program stewardship
  • Manage, maintain and configure updates for plant distributed control system
  • Manage plant wide PLC programs
• Other tasks as necessary

• A minimum of 3 years process engineer experience with experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
• 4 year degree in chemical engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered if previous work in chemical manufacturing exists
• Thorough understanding of polyamide technology
• Working knowledge of process control logic
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred