Copolymer Plant Engineer — Optimize Operations & Safety

Trinseo; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinseo is seeking a Run Plant Engineer to support daily operations at the Midland, MI site, focusing on EH&S performance, product quality, and process optimization. The role requires flexibility for off-hours and plant turnarounds in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) with 2–5+ years in a chemical manufacturing setting, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and communicate

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 - 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in a Chemical Manufacturing environment.
• High level of initiative and ownership.
• Schedule Flexibility (Some off hours support, some high activity periods e.g. plant turnarounds).
• Ability to interact well with other plant staff and operators to build a positive rapport.
• Superb analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent professionalism, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day operation support for the styrene polymers complex.
• Optimize and make improvements to facility operations to improve cost, safety, quality, and capability.
• Execute small expense and capital projects. Fulfill the role of management representative on larger capital projects.
• Lead EH&S activities in the plant as assigned. Participate in plant EH&S activities and initiatives.
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.
• Understand all applicable process technology, equipment, and process control technology.
• Understand and follow all applicable safety standards and management systems.
• Be able to support and to modify process control code.
• Track plant production metrics and collect data to support plant compliance.

Skills

Initiative & Ownership

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Trinseo is seeking a Run Plant Engineer to support daily operations at the Midland, MI site, focusing on EH&S performance, product quality, and process optimization. The role requires flexibility for off-hours and plant turnarounds in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) with 2–5+ years in a chemical manufacturing setting, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and communicate