FNS​/Utilities Process Specialist

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more.

With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis.

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Location: Neal, WV

Travel Involved: 0-5%

This position is responsible for leading the Neal Plant’s FNS and Utility unit operations and providing daily production direction for these areas through interaction with Plant Staff, Shift Leaders and Operators/Technicians. Provide technical leadership and support for the Production Group to accomplish business goals.

• Accountable for ensuring a safe and environmentally sound operation while maintaining quality and production goals. This includes responsibility for the completion of FNS and Utility related eCAT Tasks.
• Drive Operating Excellence into the tactical operation of the facility, effectively utilizing team technical knowledge and experience.
• Provides overall direction and guidance for day-to-day operations to Shift Supervisors for FNS and Utility Operations. This included completion of Daily Notes.
• Leads troubleshooting activities to resolve complex operating issues and knows when to partner with technical resources (inside & outside the Plant), when appropriate, to achieve successful resolutions.
• Establishes unit priorities to sustain and improve operating performance.
• Responsible for the training of operators and the continual improvement of training materials related to FNS and Utilities.
• Be a role model for entrepreneurial leadership, driving Braskem Culture.
• Champion Operating Discipline and the Maintenance Workflow Process.
• Works closely with the Production Maintenance Coordinator to set maintenance priorities for both FNS and Utilities.
• Responsible for the coordination of start-ups, shutdowns, and turnaround planning related to FNS and Utilities.
• Responsible for maintaining strong communications with salaried and hourly staff relevant to unit status, work requirements, and operational targets.
• Responsible for Management of Change (MOC), procedure development, and incident investigations related to FNS and Utilities.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for FNS & Utility operations on a daily basis and function as a key interface for Operations and the PMC.

Must be available during off-hours to address issues with plant operations.

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a chemical facility or a 4-year Engineering degree.
• High school diploma required.
• Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate and motivate all levels of the organization and to work in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate activities with other departments.
• Must understand engineering basics and have a strong knowledge of overall plant operations.
• Proficient computer skills required.
• Must be familiar with ISO, Process Safety Management procedures, and plant fire and safety regulations.
• Previous experience supervising hourly personnel is preferred.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship.

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