Distillation Production Engineer — Hybrid Work & Impact

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in the United States seeks a Production Engineer for the Acetylenics plant to oversee distillation columns, coordinate with operations, and drive process improvements. You will manage procedures, analyze data, and lead training to reduce variability and improve safety and energy efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with supply chain, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing the Evonik Production System across distillation operations, including capital

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Chemical Engineering and 3–5 years industrial experience in a PSM plant or a Master’s Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze processes, improve safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Ability to translate technical information into actionable operating guidance and training for frontline staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs day-to-day operation of distillation columns in the Acetylenics plant.
• Analyzes distillation data and inputs from operators.
• Reduces variation via procedures, process adjustments, and engineering controls.
• Develops distillation competency through training curriculums and coaching.
• Monitors plant-wide material yields and energy consumption; improves yield and energy.
• Provides on-call coverage for Acetylenics plant and aids in troubleshooting/root cause investigations.
• Translates production requirements into operating schedules aligned with warehouse and supply chain.
• Advances Evonik Production System in distillation with 5S, work orders, and shutdown/startup planning.

Skills

PSM knowledge

Process safety

Problem solving

Training others

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (3–5 years PSM plant experience or Master’s Degree)

Job description

Evonik Corporation in the United States seeks a Production Engineer for the Acetylenics plant to oversee distillation columns, coordinate with operations, and drive process improvements. You will manage procedures, analyze data, and lead training to reduce variability and improve safety and energy efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with supply chain, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing the Evonik Production System across distillation operations, including capital