Production Engineer: Chemical Plant Optimization

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

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.