Production Engineer
Position Summary: The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations
- Complete work using the fundamentals of process simulation with simulation program(s)
- Design a range of unit operations including reaction, distillation, refrigeration, fired heaters, and heat exchangers
- Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process trouble-shooting, and equipment maintenance
- Provide integrations of manufacturing input for safety, quality, reliability, and operability into design
- Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of trouble-shooting and process modifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
- 0-2 years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering
- Experience in Petrochemical/chemical-based manufacturing such as ammonia, urea, methanol, etc. preferred
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities
- Experience with process simulation tools such as ASPEN, HTRI, and pipe hydraulics programs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
The base range for this role is $76,000 to $114,000 annually.