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Operations Engineer/Chemical Engineer/Engineering/Manufacturing/Chemicals/Chemical Manufacturing/Manufacturing/Resins/Polyurethane/Engineer/Process Engineer/Production Engineer/Subject Matter Expert/Resins Manufacturing/PSM

Growing and expanding chemical manufacturer of a wide range of chemical-based products used in multiple different markets is in search of an Operations Engineer with the ability to handle an array of duties/responsibilities and collaborate with employees of all levels. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, problem solver with PSM experience.  Position has promotion potential into Operations or Engineering leadership at any of the company’s facilities or corporate headquarters. 

• Responsible for the day-to-day support of manufacturing in multiple chemical production areas.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve any issues in production. Will become the Subject Matter Expert from a technical aspect for the facility.
• Drive/participate root/cause analysis efforts & investigations and subsequent solutions when there are process upsets.
• Review data sheets of all campaigns to identify any variances and perform any testing needed to make sure future runs are manufactured optimally.
• Handle any manufacturing conflicts/tough situations that arise in production.
• Identify productivity improvements in the plants and do necessary work to implement approved improvements.
• Drive solutions to debottleneck any process problems and implement improvement initiatives.
• Interface with the engineer group on any capital projects being installed in facility. Will act as the manufacturing rep for projects.
• Other duties to include: participate/assist with training of Operators, Hazard Reviews, incident investigation implementation of management of change directives.
• Work with the DCS technician on collecting data for analysis, optimization of the controls, etc.
• Provide commissioning and start up assistance on projects.

Requirements:

• B.S., Chemical Engineering degree
• 1 - 5 years of chemical manufacturing experience
• Strong chemical unit operations experience - filtration, batch reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, instrumentation and controls
• Day-to-day support of production units and troubleshooting
• Experience reviewing cycle time data, waste generation, operating costs, and yield data to find opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Working knowledge of PSM standard is necessary
• Strong communication skills required (i.e. working with operators, maintenance personnel, engineers)
• Participation in PHA re-validation and complete action item follow up
• Small capital project execution would be ideal
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing training ideal

 Salary range to $100,000/year plus 10% yearly bonus potential

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*Due to the high volume of applications, only those qualified for the position will be contacted.