Process Engineer jobs in United States

Arkema is the leading manufacturer of this unique advanced material’, which is very durable, fully recyclable, and is produced 100% from castor oil, a renewable and sustainable raw material. Its applications are many and varied in automotive, sports, consumer electronics, 3D printing/ additive manufacturing, bio-textiles, and medical, all of which are experiencing strong growth, particularly in Asia.

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DESIGNER OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Work for an international leader in its markets. Arkema is one of the top three global leaders in almost all of our product lines, generating an equal volume of sales in Europe, North America and Asia.

As Process Engineer single sector, the successful candidate will contribute to improve the performance of the Sector, in terms of reliability, efficiency, quality, process safety, environment and variable costs. Upon request of the Head of Process, the successful candidate may have to work on studies conducted in other sectors, depending on the study.

Work Location: Jurong Island

OBJECTIVES

• To analyse and improve the processes according to the similar processes in Arkema
• To improve productivity and profitability.
• To improve process safety

TECHNICAL SCOPE

1. Process and Engineering knowledge:

• Provide knowledge of the process and contributes to the update of the process reference documentation on the unit process (process description, PFD, PID, etc.).
• Perform engineering calculation and provide equipment data sheet in supporting the needs of Operation and Technical service department through Management of Change Process (MOC).
• Participate n technical evaluation process for vendor selection.
• Knows the bottlenecks of the assigned Sector.
• Performs material, utility and thermal balances.

2. Technical assistance:

• Analyses and assists in the resolution of trouble shooting.
• Establishes the monthly performance report of the unit: energy consumption and environmental losses.
• Follows and contributes to improve the unit's performance in terms of reliability, efficiency (including energy efficiency) and variable cost.

3. Process Safety:

• Lead HAZOP studies
• Updates process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and prepares documentation for Hazard Analysis & participates in safety reviews in case of new project.
• Performs scenario calculations with the tools available.
• Follows up on process modifications to improve HSE in the unit.

4. Process Development:

• Participates or leads process improvement groups, in liaison with R&D.
• Defines industrial tests and follows their progress.
• For investment projects: specifies basic process data, equipment design (process data sheet), reviews/comments PFD&PIDs, participates in the detailed studies and participates in the start-up.

HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT, QUALITY AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Promote the company’s EHSQ policy and other requirement.
• Report any incidents, accidents or near miss immediately to HSE department.

LEADERSHIP

• Expected to tutor and or train newcomers (junior process engineer, production staff) in their area of expertise.
• Take lead on process-related topics.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with 3 to 5 years of working experience in chemical plant process engineering.

Knowledge:

• Process Calculation (ASPEN or other Simulation tools), statistics, data reconciliation software.
• Knowledge of single process operations of chemical engineering.
• Knowledge of Process Hazard risk analysis methodologies

Skills:

• A team player with good interpersonal communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Reporting

Soft skills:

• Curious
• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive