Production Engineer

AdvanSix Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

AdvanSix Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer to support plant operations by providing troubleshooting and process improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and 0–2 years of relevant experience.

This role involves monitoring production quality, conducting process engineering, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in petrochemical/chemical-based manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production for quality and safety regulations.
• Conduct process engineering calculations and comprehend P&ID drawings.
• Design unit operations including reaction and distillation processes.

Skills

Process simulation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Tools

ASPEN

HTRI

Pipe hydraulics programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best‑in‑class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com.

Position Summary

The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations.
• Complete work using the fundamentals of process simulation with simulation program(s).
• Design a range of unit operations including reaction, distillation, refrigeration, fired heaters, and heat exchangers.
• Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process trouble‑shooting, and equipment maintenance.
• Provide integrations of manufacturing input for safety, quality, reliability, and operability into design.
• Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of trouble‑shooting and process modifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in Petrochemical/chemical-based manufacturing such as ammonia, urea, methanol, etc. preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to be self‑directed in managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with process simulation tools such as ASPEN, HTRI, and pipe hydraulics programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Compensation and Benefits

The base range for this role is $76,000 to $114,000 annually.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer‑provided short‑term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long‑term disability benefits, employer‑provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Equal Opportunity Employment

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.