Chemical Process Engineer

Rogers Group; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A chemical production facility in Ohio is seeking an engineer to optimize process efficiency and implement operational changes. Responsibilities include enhancing process diagrams, managing equipment acquisitions, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and have experience in ISO-certified environments. This role provides a unique opportunity to advance production efficiency and contribute to the company's profitability.

Qualifications

• Strong abilities in process efficiency enhancement and troubleshooting are essential.
• Familiarity with ISO 9002 and related safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Enhance Process Instrumentation Diagrams and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Perform duties in an ISO 9002 certified facility and manage process changes.
• Acquire equipment for process improvements and oversee installation.
• Assist Operations in troubleshooting and improving process systems.
• Compose maintenance requests and establish/update SOPs.

Skills

Process optimization

Engineering skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of EPA regulations

Job description

Interested in this position, please e-mail your resume in a word document or PDF to [e-mail]

POSITION SUMMARY: To boost company profits by carefully optimizing process efficiency through the application of engineering, analytical and troubleshooting skills. Will identify process upgrades that will streamline production while decreasing operating costs in a chemical production facility. Proffer new processes that may maximize company profit via high quality products and minimal capital expenses. Advance production efficiency by suggesting operational changes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Enhance and update (red line) Process Instrumentation Diagrams (PID’s) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) in a chemical production plant.
2. Perform duties in an ISO 9002 certified facility. Tasks include drafting Request For Change (RFC) for process changes/recommendations and answering/writing Corrective Action Requests (CAR) to address nonconformities. As part of the RFC process, economic justification will be established; proposed changes will require approval by the RFC committee.
3. Acquire equipment for process improvements according to specifications that you determine, then establish guidelines for installation.
4. Engineers are answerable for specific processes that they “own.” The engineer will be accountable for assisting Operations in troubleshooting problems, bringing process systems back on-line if problems occur, and recommending modifications to improve the system for the future.
5. Compose requests for maintenance repairs and capital projects.
6. Establish or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
7. Sustain regular attendance at production, plant staff, and engineering meetings.
8. Formulate an Outage schedule for planned Outages, and provide supervision during Outages.
9. Train operators/maintenance on new processes and equipment, as well as any alterations to the prior processes.
10. Attain familiarity with several EPA, NESHAP, and OSHA regulations relating to the management of hazardous waste, emissions and safety. Become knowledgeable in Responsible Care® ISO 9001, and RAGAGEP. Participate in Risk Management Planning (RMP) and Process Safety Management (PSM).

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