Lead Process Engineer

1 month ago

Westlake, United States Lotte Chemical USA Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Essential Job Functions:

§ Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing processes or equipment; proposes and drives the implementation of solutions to identified processing or equipment problems

§ Improves process capability volume; maintains and improves quality standards; develops innovative solutions. Develops and implements operating disciplines that result in safe and efficient plant operation.

§ Evaluates manufacturing systems; proposes and implements improvements on processes or equipment as appropriate

§ Assesses processes; takes measurements; interprets data; tests new processes; proposes changes, updates, or other adjustments

§ Collects data required to make improvements and modifications as assigned

§ Uses scientific principles to determine process efficiencies

§ Ensures equipment works as specified and at appropriate capacities; drives the implementation of solutions when equipment is at less than appropriate capacity.

§ Uses simulation software when needed; establishes best practices for production methods

§ Maintains manufacturing reliability; improves production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. Ensures that actions taken by operations enhances reliability.

§ Works with equipment designers and manufacturing personnel to develop cost-effective work production processes

§ Serves as mentor to lower- level engineers; assists with their training as required

§ Oversees work by lower-level engineers; provides feedback as appropriate

§ Assists in scheduling and coordinating work to meet tight deadlines; stays within financial budgets

§ Liaises with various engineers, planners, operations personnel, and other departments as necessary

§ Communicates regularly to plant operators, understanding and responding to their operational concerns and suggestions.

§ Collects, records, and transcribes data;

§ Maintains monthly, quarterly and annual operations report; delivers report to Production Manager

§ Evaluates process efficiency, quality and safety; makes suggestions for improvements when necessary; performs troubleshooting on plant equipment and systems

§ Investigates cause and effect of critical, emergency, and other shutdowns; analyzes data in advance of shutdown and after completion

§ Analyzes how process changes will effect overall production and product; implements process improvements to reduce cost and increase efficiency

§ Assists with project planning and project management; initiates small capital upgrades as requested

§ Provides suggestions during incident investigations as requested; advises on corrective actions

§ Researches new manufacturing technology; proposes updates as appropriate

§ Works safely at all times. Assesses safety and environmental issues as required; ensures safe working conditions and compliance with Federal, State and Company health and safety requirements.

§ Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety

§ Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position

§ Acts as leader to an assigned team of engineers; assumes delegated responsibilities of Production Manager in his/her absence.

§ Evaluates and develops Standard Operating Procedures

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Experience Requirement:

§ 10 - 15 years’ experience as a Process Engineer in large, petrochemical plant operation

§ Extensive ethylene plant operations experience required for Cracker, extensive MEG plant operations experience required for MEG, extensive CAPEX experience required for CAPEX work

§ Ability to research best chemical plant practices; knowledge of plant safety, health, and environmental requirements for engineering and construction

§ Ability to read engineering, construction and other technical specs, drawings, schematics, plans, and similar documents;

§ Knowledge of and ability to understand complex government regulations and translate/incorporate requirements to chemical manufacturing plant

§ Ability to translate technical plans into easy-to-understand laymen’s terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology

§ Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards in process engineering

§ Proactive and highly organized; detail-oriented; strong analytical and problem-solving skills a must

§ Time management and organization skills; flexibility; ability to work well in fast-paced environment

§ Analytical and mathematical skills, quick thinking; solid understanding of main principles of engineering and manufacturing processes required

§ Comfortable with integrating new technology into an existing business environment

§ Experience working with Federal, state and local environmental regulations including RCRA

§ Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments

§ Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position and at Company

§ Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Education Requirement:

§ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

§ Professional Engineer certification a plus

§ Six Sigma certification a plus

Competencies:

All Company Core Competencies as well as the following job specific competencies:

§ Adaptability/Flexibility

§ Assertiveness

§ Initiative

§ Occupational Knowledge

§ Resourceful

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment, outside, and exposed to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee may experience range of temperatures from -10 degrees F to 100+ degrees F when outside. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

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