Chemical Process Engineer II

Solstice Advanced Materials; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

HSA

FSA

EAP

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials operates a 24/7 Metropolis site manufacturing Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) as part of the nuclear fuel conversion cycle. The Chemical Process Engineer II will provide technical leadership to ensure quality, cost and efficiency targets are met while driving safety and process improvements across the facility.

The role requires a chemical/ mechanical engineering background with a minimum of two years in chemical process environments and at least one year in production or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (or mechanical)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chemical industry
• Minimum of 1 year in a production or process engineering role within a chemical facility

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot daily process issues and drive improvements
• Lead root cause analysis and implement changes/control plans
• Participate in site HSE and Process Safety Management programs
• Identify and monitor KPIs to sustain optimal plant operations
• Collaborate with site engineers to implement innovative engineering solutions
• Mentor and train operations staff on unit design and operation
• Engage on the floor with front-line workers to find solutions
• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean tools to drive improvements
• Develop scopes of work for capital projects

Skills

Process engineering

Chemical engineering

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

As a Chemical Process Engineer II here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will work at the Metropolis site providing technical expertise to ensure the operation produces product that meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements to a 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role will identify ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and the capability of existing processes. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation, meeting goals established by the business, providing technical guidance to the operations team, assisting with process troubleshooting, and developing corrective action plans. The Metropolis site manufactures Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) as part of the overall nuclear fuel conversion cycle.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed
• Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement and to improve baseline safety, quality, production, and cost performance
• Participate in site HSE and Process Safety Management programs, including Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Incident Investigations
• Identify and monitor Key Process Indicators to sustain optimal plant operations and deliver on production, yield, and cost targets
• Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE
• Mentor and train operations staff on unit design and intended/optimal operation
• Have a presence on the floor with front-line workers to find solutions
• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools to drive process improvements
• Develop capital project scopes of work and associated process packages to improve or maintain unit operations

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a chemical industry
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a production or process engineering role within a chemical manufacturing facility

We Value

• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent computer literacy
• Experience with identifying process changes and recommendations
• Working knowledge of RAGAGEP
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with typical chemical process equipment
• Familiarity with HS&E regulations and life critical safety tools such as Lock-out/Tag-out, Line Break, and Hot Work permits and procedures
• Able to work safely among highly hazardous materials and wear all required PPE including chemical resistant clothing and respiratory protection, as required

US Person Requirement

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is $84,249-$105,311. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .