Allen Plant

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POSITION OVERVIEW

This role can be classified as either an Advance or Senior Position based on the candidate’s education and experience. The responsibility of this role includes, but not limited to, directing and controlling several distinct chemical processes in accordance with defined policies and procedures which this role may develop.  The ideal candidate must have a thorough knowledge of chemical engineering, chemistry, and equipment associated with each process and can suggest and implementing equipment and process changes.  This role is responsible for equipment design/changes, procedural safety, quality, cost, waste reduction, and process training.  This position may also manage and train a new engineer in the above areas.

The work schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 1st shift. Work outside hours and on-call.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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-Analyze process reliability and develop and implement process changes to improve this measure.
-Write and modify batchsheets (Pilot Plant or Production) for assigned processes for new or existing products detailing in adequate detail the processing steps and key parameters to ensure process reliability and capability while following established procedures.
-Submit recommendations for process changes or equipment modifications to improve manufacturing methods.
-Use sound statistical methods to analyze process inputs and outputs.
-Review all equipment preparation procedures prior to major maintenance, freeze thaw, or equipment modifications.
-Provide 24-hour assistance on emergency situations, start-ups, scale-ups, production difficulties, etc. as required.
-Maintain Technical Files for products and processes.
-Maintain all necessary records on assigned processes such as quality, yield, productivity, cost, and reliability.
-Improve product capability (CPK) of assigned products within process areas and investigate and implement corrective action on out-of-control products.
-Develop corrective and preventive action for processing failures in the areas of off-quality, late orders, and complaints.
-Respond to Quality Audits by promptly and effectively completing action requests.
-Understand quality requirements and see that requirements are met in assigned areas.
-Generate cost improvement projects within assigned process areas and elsewhere as feasible and report progress periodically.
-Prepare training schedule and proper guidance for management trainees and help in coordinating the training, so that trainees may develop into effective Process engineers.
-Responsible for process safety and environmental compliance/implementation projects.
-Ensure process PSM requirements are met.
-Actively participate in plant safety program/process.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

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-Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
-3+ years of experience in relevant or similar field and setting.
-Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization as well as outside vendors.
 

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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-5+ years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing or chemical engineering in a process and/or project focused role.
-Experience with Focused Improvement (DEMAIC, Six Sigma)
-Experience in control systems (Siemens PCS7, Delta V).
-Experience with both batch and continuous processes.
-Experience with PSM covered chemical processes.
-Experience with Capital project and control system startups.
 

ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Sitting

Ability to sit down at least

50% of day

Standing

Ability to stand while working at least

50% of day

Moving

Ability to move throughout the plant at least

25% of day

Lifting

Ability to lift to at least 35 lbs. without assistance

10% of day

Ascending/Descending

Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency

10% of day

Bending

Ability to bend or stoop

10% of day

Visual Acuity

Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least

As Required

Cognitive

Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information

As Required

 

 

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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