Unit Reliability Engineer: Chemical Plant Ops

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Diverse work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Unit Operational Reliability Engineer to support Natrosol manufacturing, driving safety, production, compliance and quality targets. You will stay embedded in the operating area, partnering with operators to resolve daily issues and push continuous improvement.

The role requires a BS in engineering and substantial chemical plant experience, with strong data analysis, Lean Six Sigma and GMP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper, Mechanical, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years' chemical plant manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work in a team environment.
• Delta-V and SAP experience
• Previous experience in Production Operations
• Previous Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) batch manufacturing experience
• Previous experience working within a union environment
• Hazard Analysis - HAZOP, PHA, ISO Systems Experience in or knowledge of using Lean Six Sigma processes
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Proven data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proven planning and organization skills.
• Proven self-starter with urgency for delivering results.

Responsibilities

• 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 adhereance to stewardship and quality standards
• Actively seek out the "how" work is completed in addition to the "what" - help 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

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering

Pulp & Paper

Mechanical

Tools

Delta-V

SAP

Job description

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Unit Operational Reliability Engineer to support Natrosol manufacturing, driving safety, production, compliance and quality targets. You will stay embedded in the operating area, partnering with operators to resolve daily issues and push continuous improvement.

The role requires a BS in engineering and substantial chemical plant experience, with strong data analysis, Lean Six Sigma and GMP knowledge.