Operations Engineer

Our client is a chemical manufacturer of a wide range of chemical-based products used in multiple different markets. They are in search of an Operations Engineer with the ability to handle an array of duties/responsibilities and collaborate with employees of all levels. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, problem solver with PSM experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day support of manufacturing in multiple chemical production areas.
• Providing technical expertise to resolve any issues in production and becoming the Subject Matter Expert from a technical aspect for the facility.
• Driving/participating in root/cause analysis efforts and investigations and subsequent solutions when there are process upsets.
• Reviewing data sheets of all campaigns to identify any variances and performing any testing needed to make sure future runs are manufactured optimally.
• Handling any manufacturing conflicts/tough situations that arise in production.
• Identifying productivity improvements in the plants and doing necessary work to implement approved improvements.
• Driving solutions to debottleneck any process problems and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Interfacing with the engineer group on any capital projects being installed in the facility and acting as the manufacturing rep for projects.
• Other duties include participating/assisting with training of Operators, Hazard Reviews, incident investigation, and implementation of management of change directives.
• Working with the DCS technician on collecting data for analysis, optimization of the controls, etc.
• Providing commissioning and start-up assistance on projects.

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• B.S., Chemical Engineering degree
• 3 - 8 years of chemical manufacturing experience
• Strong chemical unit operations experience - filtration, batch reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, instrumentation, and controls
• Day-to-day support of production units and troubleshooting
• Experience reviewing cycle time data, waste generation, operating costs, and yield data to find opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Working knowledge of PSM standard is necessary
• Strong communication skills required
• Participation in PHA re-validation and complete action item follow-up
• Small capital project execution would be ideal
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing training ideal

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.