Production Reliability Engineer: Process & Safety Optimizer

Calca Solutions LLC; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Calca Solutions LLC in Westlake, LA is seeking a Production Reliability Engineer to improve chemical plant processes, lead capital projects from conception to startup, and enhance safety, quality and efficiency across the manufacturing network.

The role requires a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 5–7 years of chemical plant experience and a strong background in mechanical equipment reliability and process safety.

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 departure from standard and initiate corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot existing processes and initiate corrective actions to improve operating efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes to increase capacity and reduce production cost; improve safety and quality.
• Oversee capital projects from conceptual idea to commissioning and startup.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances for modified processes.
• Lead or participate in PPA, JSA and PHAs to enhance process safety.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for maintenance, operations and projects.
• Lead mechanical predictive maintenance programs.

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFDs & P&IDs

Mass and energy balances

Capital project lifecycle

Job description

Calca Solutions LLC in Westlake, LA is seeking a Production Reliability Engineer to improve chemical plant processes, lead capital projects from conception to startup, and enhance safety, quality and efficiency across the manufacturing network.

The role requires a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 5–7 years of chemical plant experience and a strong background in mechanical equipment reliability and process safety.