Chemical Engineer Job

About the role

The Arkema Birdsboro site is seeking a Chemical Engineer to provide the plant with an authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for projects and assignments. The role involves applying thorough knowledge of High Performance Polymers to conduct engineering and technology work, resolving complex problems, and leading projects across the site and cross-departmentally.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant process ownership including support, development, improvements, troubleshooting, and training
• Manage all aspects of area projects related to process improvements for small- to mid-capital expenditure investments
• Conduct root cause analysis
• Improve process formulation through review, modification, optimization, and updates
• Use the DMAIC process to collect, record, and analyze data to drive production and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide troubleshooting support
• Deliver engineering knowledge and support to personnel at all levels and functions within the business unit
• Coordinate and lead site Process Hazard Analyses as Site Process Safety Contact
• Lead Pre-startup safety reviews for assigned area and support others
• Serve as a key contributor to plant safety programs
• Provide plant DCS programming and PLC program stewardship
• Manage, maintain, and configure updates for the plant distributed control system
• Manage plant-wide PLC programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of process engineer experience, with experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
• 4-year degree in Chemical Engineering; other engineering degrees will be considered if previous work in chemical manufacturing exists
• Thorough understanding of polyamide technology
• Working knowledge of process control logic
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred