Senior Process Engineer

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Benefits begin on DAY 1!

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Specialty Resins, a unit within Mitsubishi Chemical America, seeks a seasoned Chemical/Process Engineer to support Production, Maintenance, and Environmental objectives. Scale-up projects, process control, and safety programs are key parts of the role.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical Engineering, 8–12 years in chemical manufacturing, and strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical or Process Engineering required.
• 8–12 years in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with polymers production preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production to hit weekly/annual goals and improve process efficiency.
• Lead daily maintenance and upgrading of the DCS; adjust recipes.
• Support capital projects; ensure safety, cost and schedule targets.
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule repairs and plant turnarounds.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and internal policies.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and safety improvements.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Process engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for engineering functions related to Production, Maintenance, Engineering Department, and Health Safety Environmental objectives including, but not limited to: Process, Control Systems, Piping & Equipment, Special Projects, Environmental Reporting Support, PSM Projects, and Reliability Issues. In addition, this position will support the Technical Department in scale-up engineering of new products, and process control.

Company

Specialty Resins

Job Description

This position is responsible for engineering functions related to Production, Maintenance, Engineering Department, and Health Safety Environmental objectives including, but not limited to: Process, Control Systems, Piping & Equipment, Special Projects, Environmental Reporting Support, PSM Projects, and Reliability Issues. In addition, this position will support the Technical Department in scale-up engineering of new products, and process control.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assisting Production to meet weekly and annual production goals, conduct analysis of process conditions and suggest modification to increase process efficiency and develop proper documentations to comply with integrated management system.


• Lead the daily maintenance and upgrading of the DCS. Adjust production recipe to meet quality and process requirements and also create recipe from lab scale to commercial implementation.


• Provide support to Management for production and maintenances special projects and assist Production, Maintenance Manager and Sr. Engineer to ensure capital projects, and plant production meets safety, cost, schedule, and performance goals. Align resources, priorities and actions to strategic operational priorities. Able to identify, develop, and lead projects independently and collaboratively.


• Assist Production Manager and team to implement the Environmental Health and Safety Program and maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA and other Safety, Health and Environmental regulations


• Assist Production Manager to coordinate with maintenance to schedule repairs and/or reduce hazards in a timely manner and to plan and schedule improvement and projects including planning of plan of plant turnarounds.


• The employee is responsible for conducting their activities in adherence to the Company’s Safety, Internal Control, and Integrated Management Systems and in compliance with all MCA corporate policies, procedures and training requirements.


• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis/ HAZOP studies and studies, plan and execute measures to improve process safety.


• Do additional assignments, as needed, to contribute to the achievement of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation’s strategic objectives (e.g., KAITEKI.)

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Process Engineering required


• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control equipment, and chemical processes.


• 8-12 years work experience in the chemical manufacturing environment


• Experience with production of polymers (highly preferred)


• Good problem solving and communication and writing skills to understand complex issues and relate them to others in constructive ways


• Experience in working in cross functional teams


• Working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.


• The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.


• Competitive Benefits


• Benefits begin on DAY 1!


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.