Process Engineer

Covestro; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a Process Engineer in Indiana to provide technical support to unit operations, improving safety, efficiency, and profitability. You will own MOCs, participate in PHA, and support capital projects from design to implementation.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with DCS, SIS, or PLC and process historians. Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with DCS, SIS, or PLC.
• Experience with Process Data Historians.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit operations to identify deviations and support troubleshooting for safety, quality, and operability.
• Own and document MOCs; provide input to MOC committee and train operators on changes.
• Be a key member of the PHA team and complete assigned actions.
• Assist Venture Manager in capital portfolio planning and represent the plant on projects.
• Support DCS project work and coordinate with third-party integrators; maintain DCS/SIS hardware and software.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings (yield, energy, waste).
• Update and maintain P&IDs, DCS/SIS docs, electrical and equipment drawings.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

SIS

PLC

Process historians

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

The Process Engineer provides technical support to unit operations, contributing to efforts that enhance efficiency, improve safety, reduce costs, ensure operational stability, and support plant profitability

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Monitors unit operations to identify deviations, supports troubleshooting efforts, and assists plant management in evaluating, investigating, and implementing technical solutions that improve safety, quality, capacity, reliability, and operability
• Initiates, implements, and owns MOCs. Is responsible for timely, appropriate, and well-documented completion of owned MOCs. Provides technical and process safety input to MOC committee. Delivers operator training for process and PCT changes
• Serves as a key member of the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) team. Completes PHA actions as assigned following Covestro Engineering Standards
• Capital Projects: Assists the Venture Manager in capital portfolio planning by identifying investment needs and comparing merits of proposed projects. Serves as process expert and plant representative for design, construction, commissioning, and implementation of investment projects
• Process Control Technology: Supports DCS project work and assists in coordinating with third-party integrators. Performs changes to DCS programming, logic, and graphics. Troubleshoots and maintains DCS and SIS hardware and software
• Identifies and tracks opportunities for cost savings such as yield increases, waste reduction, energy savings, etc.
• Updates and maintains various documentation including, but not limited to, the following:
• P&IDs
• DCS & SIS Documentation
• Electrical Drawings
• Equipment Drawings and Design Information
• FLOC/AKZs

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience
• Experience with DCS, SIS, or PLC
• Experience with Process Data Historians

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in PSM manufacturing environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Experience training both salary and non-salary staff

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