Production Reliability Engineer - Chemical Plant Optimization

NewMarket; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calca Solutions in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to identify and implement improvements across manufacturing processes. You will oversee capital projects from concept to commissioning and provide mechanical engineering support to maintenance, operations and projects.

The role requires 5–7 years of chemical plant experience and a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. You will lead safety analyses and develop PFDs/ P&IDs, with emphasis on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of chemical plant experience.
• Experience with mechanical equipment design, troubleshooting, function, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Track operating performance and product quality of production units; identify causes of deviations and initiate corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot existing processes and initiate corrective actions to improve operating efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes to increase capacity, reduce production cost, and improve safety and quality of chemical manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical coverage for plant trials and startups.
• Write operating procedures and provide training for chemical operators.
• Propose changes in programming logic for improved process safety, quality, or production efficiency.
• Develop in depth expertise on process equipment such as reactors, agitators, heat exchangers, pumps, and filters.
• Lead or participate in PPA, JSA, and PHAs teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

Job description

Calca Solutions in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to identify and implement improvements across manufacturing processes. You will oversee capital projects from concept to commissioning and provide mechanical engineering support to maintenance, operations and projects.

The role requires 5–7 years of chemical plant experience and a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. You will lead safety analyses and develop PFDs/ P&IDs, with emphasis on reliability and efficiency.