Junior Process Engineer

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Junior Process Engineer (Run Engineer)

• Work closely with the operations team, leveraging problem‑solving skills and technical expertise to support safe and efficient production.
• Own day‑to‑day production troubleshooting and lead cross‑functional teams to address and resolve production issues.
• Collect, categorize, and analyze lost production events that prevent achievement of the supply plan, and develop actions to reduce recurrence.
• Monitor and collect data on yield, energy usage, and sustainability metrics to achieve cost conversion and sustainability goals.
• Measure machinery uptime and identify maintenance problem areas to support reliable, low‑cost, high‑quality production.
• Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies, providing timely technical support to restore safe and stable operations.
• Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and execute effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide expertise in diagnosing and optimizing plant raw material and utility usage, including yield improvement, waste reduction, and utility efficiency.
• Validate and improve the technical skills of operations team members through coaching, feedback, and on‑the‑job support.
• Support the maintenance of up‑to‑date and accurate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other process documentation.
• Understand overall site integration and provide input to optimize the manufacturing process across units and systems.
• Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low‑cost service.
• Drive high levels of safety, quality, responsiveness, and reliability for internal and external customers.
• Develop operator and supervisor training programs to support consistent, safe, and efficient operations.
• Mentor new engineers on site processes, technology, and best practices to support their development.
• Lead or assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CA) to improve site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance.
• Maintain and monitor key operating metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance performance.
• Engage with operators to understand existing processes, identify what is working and what is not, and test new process changes, clearly explaining methods and results.
• Support optimization of waste management, utility usage, and compliance‑related processes such as ISO documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to aging equipment assessments and obsolescence studies to support modernization and long‑term reliability of the plant.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors on process implementation and improvement projects.

• At least 1 year of experience in a chemical manufacturing plant environment, which may include strong co‑op or internship experience, working with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading change and influencing teams, even without direct reports.
• Experience with change control processes in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Hands‑on experience utilizing lean processes or methodologies to drive improved key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Practical experience conducting or participating in root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve production or safety issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required (no associate’s level degrees), with a preference for Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong process improvement mindset, with the ability to assess existing processes, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
• Ability to work primarily on the manufacturing floor and remain engaged with operations and maintenance teams.
• Solid analytical and data interpretation skills for monitoring yields, energy usage, and other performance metrics.
• Effective communication skills to interact with operators, engineers, supervisors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to respond quickly and effectively to plant issues and emergencies while maintaining a safety‑first approach.

• Exposure to or knowledge of ISO 9000 or ISO 9001 compliance and documentation practices.
• Familiarity…