Process Engineer
The Process Engineer position is a key contributor to the continuous improvement engineering and plant operations teams. This position is responsible for improving the plant’s operating processes as well as planning and executing capital projects.
Process Efficiency: Process modifications to improve product quality, reduce costs, improve reliability, and improve safety. This is a hands-on, continuous improvement position.
Collect data, perform trend analysis, and make recommendations to improve or maintain product quality & consistency
Work with the Maintenance Engineer to improve PLC capabilities
Provide engineering leadership and assistance to operations and maintenance including: establishing operating parameters, developing best operating and maintenance practices, troubleshooting, assist with evaluation of equipment failures and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades
Capital projects: Process engineering support for capital project scope development
Provide technical assistance in order to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity /Quality Assurance, and reliability programs for equipment.
Identify and test new process equipment, develop flow sheets, write feasibility reports, complete cost estimates, write capital projects, and direct the startup of new process equipment.
Additional duties as assigned
- Bachelors' Degree Engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred) or equivalent in experience required.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or World Class Manufacturing techniques.
Experience with Instrumentation systems / programs.
Exceptional organization and communication skills.
Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, with PLC programming familiarization a plus
Ability to blend coaching, managing, and recruiting to effectively drive improved results, and strengthen the operation’s team.
Execute strategic capital projects.
Lead teams and direct efforts of contractors.
Passion for results and demand for excellence.