Process Engineer

The Process Engineer position is a key contributor to the continuous improvement engineering and plant operations teams.  This position is responsible for improving the plant’s operating processes as well as planning and executing capital projects.

• Process Efficiency: Process modifications to improve product quality, reduce costs, improve reliability, and improve safety. This is a hands-on, continuous improvement position.

• Collect data, perform trend analysis, and make recommendations to improve or maintain product quality & consistency

• Work with the Maintenance Engineer to improve PLC capabilities

• Provide engineering leadership and assistance to operations and maintenance including: establishing operating parameters, developing best operating and maintenance practices, troubleshooting, assist with evaluation of equipment failures and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades

• Capital projects:  Process engineering support for capital project scope development

• Provide technical assistance in order to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity /Quality Assurance, and reliability programs for equipment.

• Identify and test new process equipment, develop flow sheets, write feasibility reports, complete cost estimates, write capital projects, and direct the startup of new process equipment.

• Additional duties as assigned

• Bachelors' Degree Engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred) or equivalent in experience required.

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or World Class Manufacturing techniques.

• Experience with Instrumentation systems / programs.

• Exceptional organization and communication skills.

• Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, with PLC programming familiarization a plus

• Ability to blend coaching, managing, and recruiting to effectively drive improved results, and strengthen the operation’s team.

• Execute strategic capital projects.

• Lead teams and direct efforts of contractors.

• Passion for results and demand for excellence.