Process Engineer

Perform technical assistance and diligent oversight of operational units with a keen eye on daily performance metrics. Strategize enhancements to optimize quality, cost-effectiveness, safety, and emissions, presenting well-founded technical recommendations for implementation. Design and conduct empirical tests to refine production outcomes and economic efficiency. Strengthen expertise in the designated technical domain and assess the viability of adopting cutting-edge technologies and expanding operational capacities. Collaborate effectively with team members to draft budget forecasts, perform operational evaluations, and conduct financial assessments of initiatives. Offer expert guidance on regulatory compliance and safety standards. Address any issues impacting production, environmental parameters, or quality control.

Physically, the role demands being able to lift up to 50 lbs, maintain good mobility, and work 12-hour shifts requiring stair climbing, strong auditory and olfactory senses, and operating in potentially high-stress settings.

Key responsibilities include ensuring reliable attendance, managing the technical and economic facets of unit operations, supporting equipment maintenance, and devising cost-effective enhancements to current processes. Prepare thorough documentation for chemical processes aiding in product improvements and collaborate across teams to facilitate project objectives. Oversee scaling up new product processes and provide essential training for new operational protocols.

Lead projects with strategic planning, coordinating activities, and updating team progress, while ensuring alignment with departmental goals. Support the operations group by resolving engineering challenges and fostering improvements for cost and resource efficiency. Promote a safe, proactive work atmosphere, adhering to budgetary targets, and striving for cost savings. Engage continuously with management and advocate engineering insights to bolster operational efficacy.

Qualifications required include a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, with a robust history of chemical process involvement. Preferred candidates will have a substantial decade-plus tenure in a similar role within a manufacturing or petrochemical setting.