Production Engineer: Chemical Plant Optimization & Safety

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role provides technical solutions around safety, process optimization and cost management, with CAPEX support, documentation, and collaboration with plant personnel to drive continuous improvement.

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 identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing ideas.

Responsibilities

• Implement improvement projects using data from DCS, OEE, Lab data, etc. Develop scope for these improvements, and assist in cost estimates and schedules for CAPEX.
• Perform laboratory studies and pilot-scale tests of proposed processes.
• Test production stages to control variables like temperature, density, and pressure.
• Ensure documentation for technical changes and projects, including EHS.
• Support safety and environmental process activities.
• Drive productivity improvements by changing equipment, procedures and training.
• Troubleshoot product quality issues with plant personnel and implement preventive solutions.
• Ensure compliance with process safety management procedures.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Teamwork

Optimization

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. Engineering

Job description

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

The role provides technical solutions around safety, process optimization and cost management, with CAPEX support, documentation, and collaboration with plant personnel to drive continuous improvement.