Lead Production Engineer: Plant Performance & Optimization

Airswift

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Airswift represents a large chemical manufacturing company based in Houston, TX, seeking a Unit Lead - Senior Production Engineer to optimize plant operations and ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality products.

Responsibilities include leading technical teams, resolving process issues, conducting KPI reviews, and driving continuous improvement in MET implementations while maintaining permit compliance and site integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is required.
Minimum of 6 years of operations, engineering, manufacturing in chemical manufacturing or oil & gas industry.
Leadership experience is required. Ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Responsibilities

Partner with operations and technical teams to optimize plant performance, resolve process issues, and apply best practices and MET.
Provide technical expertise in process improvement, advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor plant operations through KPI reviews, process trends, logs, and alarm history to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability, and raw material utilization.
Maintain a strong field presence by reinforcing operating procedures, documenting operating discipline, and supporting safe and effective plant operations.
Serve as a technical lead during plant upsets, emergencies, and unplanned events, ensuring timely response and resolution.
Ensure compliance with operating permits, support site integration efforts, and contribute to overall system optimization.