Senior Production Engineer

ALTIVIA; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to optimize plant operations and ensure safety compliance. This role is crucial for enhancing production efficiency and involves close collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering, with a focus on leadership and process improvements. Join a community dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will drive significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about safety and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of chemical plant manufacturing experience required.
• Strong background in chemical engineering and safety essential.
• Experience in project leadership for new processes/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Develop improvements to enhance unit performance.
• Participate in emergency crew activities including hazmat response.

Skills

Interpersonal Leadership Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Chempax

Maximo

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: La Porte, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Onsite, M-F

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Production Engineer to provide engineering and line support for the daily production of LaPorte site unit operations. This role involves optimizing plant operations through process improvements, troubleshooting, and leadership in daily activities while collaborating with engineers, supervisors, and operators. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and has a strong background in chemical engineering and safety. As part of the emergency crew, responsibilities include fire brigade, hazmat, and confined space rescue efforts. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is critical to ensuring plant efficiency, safety, and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility for assigned production units in compliance with established health, safety, environmental, and quality policies, procedures, permits and regulatory requirements
• Technical review and evaluation of unit operations including data monitoring, analysis, and record keeping
• Develop / champion improvements that enhance/upgrade unit performance
• Process safety information maintenance including procedures, technical information, drawings, etc.
• Maintenance coordination and scheduling, including preventive maintenance compliance
• Participation in and support of project engineering, new installations, new product introductions
• Troubleshooting / problem solving for unit operations
• Participation in the proper training and direction of the workforce
• Emergency crew participation including fire brigade, hazmat response, and confined space entry rescue

Performance Measurements

• Safety Performance
• Quality Objectives
• Production Rates
• On-stream Time
• Raw Material Efficiencies
• Period Cost Control
• Inventory Control
• Operator Performance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is required.
• A minimum of 8 years’ chemical plant manufacturing experience is required with an emphasis on unit operation and leadership.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience, including start up and commissioning efforts for new processes/equipment and new product introduction.
• In-depth understanding of chemical plant unit operations including reaction mechanisms, distillation operations, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, mass transfer, kinetics, etc.
• Direct experience with PSM/RMP covered processes is required, including participation in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• Demonstrated record of achieving cost efficiency
• Strong safety background in a hazardous chemical process environment

RequiredSkills

• Strong interpersonal leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong data analysis skills
• Demonstrated history of critical thinking, problem solving, and action
• MS Office Suite applications
• Enterprise resource planning / computerized maintenance management system platforms (SAP, Oracle, Chempax, Maximo, etc.)
• Experience with reading prints, schematics, drawings and process information

Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: La Porte, TX
Position Type: Full Time – Onsite

Why ALTIVIA?
At ALTIVIA, we are more than a company—we are a community committed to rising together. Guided by Reliability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence, we foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and collaboration. We take ownership of our actions, embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, and push boundaries to drive innovation. Safety is at the core of everything we do, ensuring a secure and healthy work environment. With a relentless drive for excellence, we deliver exceptional results for our customers and one another. Join ALTIVIA and be part of a team that values integrity, growth, and shared success.

Disclaimer
ALTIVIA reserves the right to modify, interpret, or adjust this job description at any time as needed to meet business needs and requirements.

Visa Sponsorship
ALTIVIA does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ALTIVIA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, free from discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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