Chemical Process/ Production Engineer

Vogrinc Search Group; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Process/ Production Engineer for a global chemical client in Mount Pleasant, SC. This role supports plant unit operations, continuous improvements, startups, and adherence to EHS/PSM regulations.

Responsibilities include production support, mass balances, process improvements, safety and quality enhancements, and training of operations teams. Candidate should have a BS in Chemical Engineering and 3+ years in a chemical plant environment.

Qualifications

• BS Chemical Engineering degree with 3+ years experience as Process / Production Engineer in PSM / chemical operating plants.
• Lean/Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC, P&IDs are preferred.
• Familiar with process unit operations and Controls; reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, heat treatment.
• Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day production support for the batch/continuous chemical operations including troubleshooting and problem solving of process / equipment issues.
• Track Production Yields and Perform Mass Balances
• Handle process improvement projects.
• Manage continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.
• Support process downtime and runtime.
• Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
• Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.
• Implement change management processes including MOC, PSSR, P&ID, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, SQC.
• Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, production, reliability, etc.)
• Assist with Training of Operations Teams.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

PSM

MOC

P&ID

PSSR

PEL/PROCESS SAFETY

Education

BS Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&ID

Job description

Our global chemical client is expanding their Chemical Process Team. This Process / Production Engineering role will have responsibility supporting plant unit operations, continuous improvements, process/ product startups, and all EHS/ PSM regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Involved in day to day production support for the batch/ continuous chemical operations including troubleshooting and problem solving of process / equipment issues.
• Track Production Yields and Perform Mass Balances
• Handle process improvement projects.
• Manages continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.
• Support process downtime and runtime.
• Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
• Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.
• Implement change management processes including MOC, PSSR, P&ID, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, SQC.
• Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, production, reliability, etc.)
• Assist with Training of Operations Teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Chemical Engineering degree with 3+ years experience as Process / Production Engineer/ Leader in PSM/ chemical operating plants.
• Preferred experience with Lean/ Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC, P&IDs
• Familiar with process unit operations and Controls; reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, heat treatment.
• Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.