Process Engineer

NPAworldwide; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks a seasoned Process Engineer in Decatur, Alabama to provide technical service to an assigned unit, monitor operations, and drive improvements in quality, safety, and efficiency. You will analyze operating changes, develop cost-saving strategies, and support regulatory programs while collaborating with the unit team.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering and at least 10 years in chemical process engineering, preferably in petrochemicals, with a strong emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering required.
• Chemical process experience in manufacturing, petrochemicals, etc. required.
• 10+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical or petroleum manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to assigned unit through daily monitoring of unit operations.
• Improve processes and equipment for cost-effective operation.
• Coordinate with engineering and production to maximize uptime and quality.
• Write procedures and train staff for safe operation of new equipment.
• Support regulatory programs and ensure environmental compliance.

Skills

Process engineering

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

• Provide technical service to his/her assigned unit, through daily monitoring of unit operations.
• Identify ways to improve quality, reduce costs, enhance safety, lower emissions, and present recommendations with technical substantiation to the unit team to implement improvements.
• Develop and conduct tests and evaluate results for proposed operating changes to improve product quality, production capacity, or reduce operating costs.
• Develop knowledge of the technical aspects of his/her assigned area.
• Investigate the operating and economic feasibility of implementing modern technology, safety and operability recommendations and planned capacity changes.
• Collaborate closely with the unit team to prepare the annual control budget, operating reviews, and economic studies to evaluate proposed operating programs.
• Provide technical support to PSM/RMP and other regulatory programs.
• Investigate production, safety, environmental or quality issues.
• Ability to work across Japanese American cultural lines.

Job Description

Summary / Objective

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Provide technical service to his/her assigned unit, through daily monitoring of unit operations.
• Identify ways to improve quality, reduce costs, enhance safety, lower emissions, and present recommendations with technical substantiation to the unit team to implement improvements.
• Develop and conduct tests and evaluate results for proposed operating changes to improve product quality, production capacity, or reduce operating costs.
• Develop knowledge of the technical aspects of his/her assigned area.
• Investigate the operating and economic feasibility of implementing modern technology, safety and operability recommendations and planned capacity changes.
• Collaborate closely with the unit team to prepare the annual control budget, operating reviews, and economic studies to evaluate proposed operating programs.
• Provide technical support to PSM/RMP and other regulatory programs.
• Investigate production, safety, environmental or quality issues.
• Ability to work across Japanese American cultural lines.

Physical Demands

• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Have good mobility.
• Be able to work for 12 hours.
• Climb stairs several times per shift.
• Have good hearing and sense of smell.
• Work in a potentially stressful environment.

Typical Duties / Responsibilities (may Include)

• Prompt, regular, and dependable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Responsible for the technical and economic aspects of process unit operations.
• Provide technical support for the maintenance of existing equipment.
• Improve present processes and equipment for more efficient and cost-effective operation.
• Design and document the chemical processes required for the development of improved products.
• Coordinate process development efforts with colleagues and management to achieve objectives.
• Select the equipment required for the development of new products.
• Design and document efficient and cost-effective processes and select the equipment required for the scale-up of new products from development to production.
• Write procedures and provide training for the safe operation of new equipment.
• Select equipment and control devices to enhance process control.
• Perform leadership duties on selected projects which include planning, activity coordination, and progress reporting.
• Supervise technicians as required.
• Maintain awareness and report on pertinent modern technologies.
• Perform tasks, as determined by the department manager, necessary for the achievement of the departments objectives.
• Direct and manage the total coordination between engineering and production to maximize the up-time of equipment and highest quality production, in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Maintain continuity of staff attitudes within a pro-active mode.
• Ongoing reinforcement of engineering and maintenance personnel of managements overall commitment and support of short- and long-term concerns.
• Provide engineering and maintenance services to operations group as required or needed.
• Establish and implement engineering/maintenance cost savings techniques.
• Maintain a safe and environmentally sound working environment.
• Maintain objectives within fiscal budget constraints.
• Evaluate, set goals and determine priorities within departments.
• Interface with other engineers, managers, etc., in group meetings, as required.
• Assist with the adherence to the requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Reduce maintenance/material and repair costs from budget when possible.
• Assist with the design and operation of equipment to minimize environmental releases.
• Adherence to budget objectives and strive for savings in material and labor cost.
• Maintain plant goals and objectives on an overall basis.
• Communicate continuously with other management, maintaining necessary dialogue as deemed necessary.
• Provide engineering assistance to plants by troubleshooting and designing improvements to optimize operations and reduce costs.
• Maintain schedules and reduce costs of design changes by specifying and assisting in purchase of equipment and collaborating with outside contractors in installation of new equipment and systems.
• Develop knowledge of the chemicals, physical and safe handling properties of chemicals used in his/her assigned area.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Chemical process experience in manufacturing, petrochemicals, etc. is required.
• 10+ minimum years of experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical or petroleum manufacturing environment is strongly desired.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

My client's company is THE multi-billion dollar global technology leader and developer in their segment of the chemical industry. They're well-known for focusing on both the personal side as well as the professional side of a person's career by providing a modern team environment. a focused work/life balance, and real career exposure and growth. Their Process Innovation Engineer position comes with a base salary of up to $110,000 (depending on experience), sign-on bonus, annual bonus of 8-12%, very strong paid relocation assistance, and an outstanding (but low cost) benefits package.