Chemical Process/ Production Engineer

Ashton North LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is hiring a Process / Production Engineer to support batch and continuous chemical operations, troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive improvements across safety, productivity, quality, and cost. The role requires hands-on production support, mass balances, and active participation in PSM initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Chemical Engineering with 3+ years in process/production environments, familiarity with PHA, MOC, P&IDs, and lean six sigma.

Qualifications

• BS Chemical Engineering degree with 3+ years' experience in process/production engineering.
• Experience with PSM/chemical operating plants.
• Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Production support for batch/continuous chemical operations, troubleshooting process/equipment issues.
• Track production yields and perform mass balances.
• Lead process improvement projects.
• Drive continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.
• Support downtime and runtime optimization.
• Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
• Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.
• Implement MOC, PSSR, P&ID, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, SQC.
• Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions.
• Assist with training of Operations Teams.

Skills

PSM experience

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Hazard reviews

Change management (MOC/PSSR)

Education

BS Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

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.