The Process Engineer supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of chemical manufacturing processes by providing technical expertise, process design, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on optimizing existing operations, scaling up new products from development to production, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with operations, maintenance, and other engineering staff to enhance process performance, reduce costs, and maintain high product quality.

• Demonstrate prompt, regular, and dependable attendance as an essential function of the role.
• Take responsibility for the technical and economic aspects of process unit operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Provide technical support for the maintenance and operation of existing equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Improve existing processes and equipment to achieve more efficient and cost-effective operation.
• Design and document chemical processes required for the development of improved products.
• Coordinate process development efforts with colleagues and leadership to meet project and organizational objectives.
• Select appropriate equipment required for the development of new products.
• Design and document efficient and cost-effective processes and select equipment required for the scale-up of new products from development to full production.
• Write operating procedures and provide training for the safe operation of new equipment.
• Select equipment and control devices to enhance process control and operational stability.
• Perform leadership duties on selected projects, including planning, coordinating activities, and reporting progress.
• Supervise technicians as required, providing guidance and direction to support project and operational goals.
• Maintain awareness of modern technologies and report on relevant developments that may improve operations.
• Perform tasks assigned by the department manager that support achievement of departmental objectives.
• Direct and manage coordination between engineering and production to maximize equipment uptime and ensure high-quality production in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Promote and maintain a proactive, positive attitude within the engineering and maintenance teams.
• Reinforce management’s commitment to addressing both short- and long-term engineering and maintenance concerns.
• Provide engineering and maintenance services to operations as required to support continuous and reliable production.
• Establish and implement engineering and maintenance cost-saving techniques to improve overall efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and environmentally sound working environment in all assigned areas.
• Manage objectives within established fiscal budget constraints.
• Evaluate departmental performance, set goals, and establish priorities to support plant objectives.
• Interface with other engineers, leadership, and cross-functional teams in group meetings as required.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to requirements of regulatory agencies and applicable regulatory programs.
• Work to reduce maintenance, material, and repair costs relative to budget when possible.
• Assist with the design and operation of equipment to minimize environmental releases and emissions.
• Adhere to budget objectives and actively seek savings in material and labor costs.
• Support plant goals and objectives on an overall basis through effective engineering practices.
• Maintain continuous communication with other members of management to ensure alignment and timely information sharing.
• Provide engineering assistance to plants by troubleshooting process issues and designing improvements to optimize operations and reduce costs.
• Maintain schedules and reduce costs of design changes by specifying equipment, assisting with procurement, and collaborating with outside contractors on installation of new equipment and systems.
• Develop detailed knowledge of the chemicals used in assigned areas, including physical properties and safe handling requirements.
• Provide technical service to assigned units through daily monitoring of unit operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, enhance safety, and lower emissions, and present recommendations with technical justification to the unit team.
• Develop and conduct tests and evaluate results for proposed operating changes aimed at improving product quality, increasing production capacity, or reducing operating costs.
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