• Track operating performance of production units. Identify causes of departure from operational excellence and initiate corrective action.
• Troubles shoot existing processes and initiate corrective action to improve on stream time and operating efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and procedures that will increase capacity, reduce cost, improve safety and quality of chemical manufacturing processes.
• Write and train chemical operators on operating procedures for revised processes and equipment.
• Develop in depth expertise on process equipment used at the plant such as reactors, agitators, heat exchangers, pumps and filters.
• Write issue and obtain approvals for MCRs and PCFs in support of process improvements.
• Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment. Lead or be a member of PPA (potential problem analysis), JSA (job safety analysis) and PHAs (process hazard analysis) teams.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances for modified processes.
• Develop project scopes and write project papers for small and large capital projects.
• Specify new process equipment including updating/revising equipment specification sheets. Work with equipment vendors and operations to aide in selection.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Ten to 15 years related experience
• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Responsible Care; EHS Management-Employ equipment, practices, and procedures which promote a healthy, safe, and secure work environment. Regulatory/Legal compliance.
• Process Safety Management-Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 standard for Process Safety Management.
• Emergency Response-Includes both internal and external response to plant.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching contributions, pension, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and a casual working environment.