Process Engineer

Overview

Process Engineer

Reports To:

Production Manager

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• Technical understanding of applied process development/process engineering and implementation for both batch and continuous processes.
• Good communication skills with customers, coworkers, and vendors/contractors.
• A broad knowledge of Process Safety Management, process safety, CPI practices and standards, and regulatory compliance.
• MS, PE/EIT nice but optional.

Process development and Engineering, production coordination and tracking, customer interface, planning, and communications, laboratory/specifications development and coordination, and technical resource for EHS and all plant personnel groups to safely startup and establish new products and to improve efficiencies for existing product (yield/process improvements).

• Production Coordination and Tracking
  • Maintain and oversee Production Tracking Sheets for critical production/processes
  • Maintain Customer interface and communications
  • Develop and manage Batch Sheets for various processes as needed
  • Become ‘process expert’ with focus on new processes; also includes existing processes
• Evaluations (new & existing processes)
  • Developing draft PFDs, and mass & energy balances
  • Evaluating Optima’s process capability and unit operation deficiencies for new processes
  • Generate specifications for raw materials and in-process samples
• Scale-up and Design
  • Work with customer and internal personnel on an ongoing basis to evaluate the practical technical aspects of their R&D/scale-up work and provide guidance for most practical paths.
  • Model unit operations and generate PFDs and P&IDs for “cradle-to-grave” processes
  • Provide information to support air emissions submissions to regulatory (for Emission Master computer system).
  • Working knowledge of Delta
    
    V Controls System or similar with the ability to learn
  • Assist Controls Engineer with SOC details/Instrument/Control and Interlock strategies
• Capital Project Management
  • Project oversight for new equipment install and technical resource for design efforts
  • Vendor/contractor interface
• Plant Tests and Production
  • Develop Procedures, campaign change-over documents
  • Assist with Process Hazard Reviews
  • Lead/Assist with waste minimization efforts
  • Generate Pre-startup documents and shepherd sign-offs
  • Inventory (raw materials & products) control projects
  • Logistics (packaging supplies, production supplies, shipping/receiving materials)
  • Lead transitioning efforts of new processes to Operations

• Operator Training
  • Safety
  • New & existing process chemistry and unit operations
• Troubleshooting
  • Process issues in the plant
  • Process improvements
• Maintenance coordination including critical equipment/parts sourcing
• Mentor other Process Engineers and Co-op Engineering students and coordinate project efforts as needed

• Recommended experience in a chemical or manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in English, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent math skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, schedule and plan maintenance.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations along with detailed reports.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing and keyboard use.
• Overtime may be required.
• Consistent and regular attendance required.