Unit Operations Reliability Engineer (Chem Plant)

Ashland Inc.; Hopewell (VA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ashland is seeking a Unit Operational Reliability Engineer to support Natrosol manufacturing at the Hopewell, VA site. The role reports to the Natrosol (HEC) Operations Manager and focuses on safety, production, compliance and quality improvements in a visible, impact-driven capacity.

The Production Engineer will maintain a hands-on presence with operators to resolve daily issues and drive continuous improvement across the unit, ensuring adherence to quality standards and stewardship.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, Mechanical, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years' chemical plant manufacturing experience.
• Delta-V and SAP experience.

Responsabilidades

• Model and exemplify excellence in leadership behaviors.
• Act quickly on escalations from the 24/7 team - provide updates on issues and projects.
• Integrate with the organization, create a high accountability culture.
• Ensure adherence to stewardship and quality standards.
• Actively seek out the 'how' work is completed in addition to the 'what' - bridge the gaps.
• Facilitate an effective union/company relationship.
• Owner of all unit equipment reliability - including maintenance work prioritization.
• Equipment Advocate - developer and implementor of equipment and unit strategy and issue mitigation.
• Key troubleshooter and responder of issues that arise.
• Point person for plant unit business/advancement/questions.
• Budget owner.
• Risk and compliance owner.
• Incident/RCA manager.
• Partner with Process Reliability to optimize performance.
• Coordinate resources outside the normal work flow when applicable.
• Develop projects and justification (expense and capital) to advance unit consistency and operation.
• Prioritize and complete all risk/compliance tasks in the unit.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Delta-V experience

SAP experience

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Pulp & Paper / Mechanical or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Ashland is seeking a Unit Operational Reliability Engineer to support Natrosol manufacturing at the Hopewell, VA site. The role reports to the Natrosol (HEC) Operations Manager and focuses on safety, production, compliance and quality improvements in a visible, impact-driven capacity.

The Production Engineer will maintain a hands-on presence with operators to resolve daily issues and drive continuous improvement across the unit, ensuring adherence to quality standards and stewardship.