Production Engineer

MOVA Metals; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MOVA Metals in Freeport, TX is hiring a Production Engineer to support safe and efficient operation of the chemical facility. You will focus on improvement and process troubleshooting to optimize production rates, yield and quality while maintaining a high level of plant safety.

The role includes providing technical solutions around safety mitigation, process optimization and cost management, with PM/PR responsibilities supporting site CAPEX and collaborating with plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience executing small capital projects within budget.
• Utilities experience would be a plus.
• Strong technical problem-solving ability.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing ideas.

Responsibilities

• Implement improvement projects using data from DCS, OEE, Lab data, etc.
• Develop scope for improvements and assist in CAPEX cost estimates and schedules.
• Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new product and test proposed process in small scale operation.
• Test production stages to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density and pressure.
• Ensure documentation for technical changes and projects including EHS.
• Support safety and environmental process activities.
• Continuously improve productivity through changes to equipment, procedures and training; assist in root cause analysis and recommendations for repairs.
• Troubleshoot product quality and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with process safety management elements.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Optimization

Capital projects

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

DCS data analysis

Job description

About the Company:

MOVA Metals is a global technology leader in the recovery of critical metals and innovator in renewable energy. Having serviced the oil refinery industry since 1973, MOVA is the world’s largest recycler of spent petroleum catalysts. We use hydrometallurgical operations to produce the pure oxides of molybdenum and vanadium. These unique patented operations allow us the flexibility to optimize metal content in spent catalyst. Our processes deliver a sustainable alternative to landfilling and exporting of hazardous materials. We are the leading Verified Recycler and Reclamation Facility of spent catalyst globally. The process recovers molybdenum and vanadium that are then reused in chemical and metallurgical applications by major catalyst producers, steel and battery manufacturers.

Position Summary:

This position is a contributor to the safe and efficient operation of the Freeport, TX chemical facility. This position will focus on improvement and process troubleshooting efforts to optimize production rates, yield and quality while maintaining a high level of plant safety. The Production Engineer will provide technical solutions and ideas tailored around safety mitigation, process optimization and cost management. The position will also have PM/PR responsibilities supporting site CAPEX.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Implement improvement projects by using data from DCS, OEE, Lab data, etc. Develop scope for these improvements, and if a CAPEX is needed, assist in developing cost estimates and schedules.
• Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new product and test proposed process in small scale operation such as a pilot plant.
• Perform tests throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables, including temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
• Ensure successful completion of documentation for technical changes and projects under their management, including EHS documentation.
• Support safety and environmental process activities.
• Continuous improvement in productivity of the manufacturing facility. This includes working with plant personnel to improve rates and yields through changes to process equipment, procedures, and operator training. Assist in failure and root cause analysis and help develop technical recommendations for repairs and replacements considering economics and plant availability risks.
• Product quality including working with plant personnel to troubleshoot problems, investigate complaints, and implement effective technical solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensure compliance with all elements of process safety management including manufacturing procedures, participating in project and design hazard reviews, PHRs, MOC reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with at least 2+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing; preferably experience in inorganic chemistry.
  • Executing small capital projects within budget.
  • Utilities experience would be a plus.
  • Strong technical problem-solving ability.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Skilled in successfully overcoming technical challenges.
  • Skilled in identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing ideas.

Working Conditions:

• Work will be performed in a plant facility, outdoors in all weather conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind and precipitation. Work may be performed in tight, confined spaces that require appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Regularly exposed to dust, noise, odors, chemicals and fumes. Appropriate PPE will be provided and employees are required to wear designated PPE at all times.
• Nights, weekends and holidays may be required per the established schedule or as needed to meet production goals.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to:

• Push, pull and lift a minimum of 50 pounds of material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test and employment physical including a drug and alcohol test.
• Must wear safety gear and required PPE.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hire