Chemical Engineer Job

Internal Job Description

The Arkema Birdsboro site is seeking a Chemical Engineer that will provide the plant with an authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for projects/assignments. They will apply thorough knowledge of High Performance Polymers to conduct engineering and technology work; resolving problems that are often difficult and/or complex. Lead projects across the site as well as work cross-departmentally and across corporate groups as needed.

This role is responsible for the following:

• Plant process ownership including support, development, improvements, troubleshooting and training

• Manages all aspects of area projects related to process improvements for small-mid capex investments

• Provide root cause analysis

• Improve process formulation through review/modification, optimization and updates

• Use DMAIC process to collect, record and analyze data to drive production and quality improvement initiatives

• Provide troubleshooting support

• Provide engineering knowledge and support to all types of personnel, levels and functions of the business unit

• General and Process safety

• Coordinate and lead site Process Hazard Analyses as Site Process Safety Contact

• Lead Pre-startup safety reviews for assigned area and support others

• Key contributor to plant safety programs

• Plant DCS programming and PLC program stewardship

• Manage, maintain and configure updates for plant distributed control system

• Manage plant wide PLC programs

• Other tasks as necessary

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years process engineer experience with experience in chemical manufacturing preferred

• 4 year degree in chemical engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered if previous work in chemical manufacturing exists

• Thorough understanding of polyamide technology

• Working knowledge of process control logic

• Advanced communication and presentation skills

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred