Chemical Process Engineer III

About the role

This role provides technical expertise to ensure the operation produces products that meet quality, cost, and efficiency requirements. It involves identifying ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and process capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Provide site support for operational issues and challenges.
• Provide off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds.
• Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track OEE and MTBF, identify/correct bad actors.
• Influence others (operators, peers, management) & drive toward solutions without direct authority.
• Own and lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
• Contribute to the site’s PSM program development.
• Support operations in troubleshooting process issues.
• Support sustained operation of fiber, solvent recovery and utilities operations.
• Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE.
• Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization.
• Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead productivity projects yielding significant reductions in defects/costs and increased productivity.
• Work on sustainability projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Manage monitoring, reporting and reduction of fugitive solvent emissions in accordance with site Title V agreements.
• Champion the evaluation of existing processes to develop and drive yield improvement opportunities.
• Cook up with 3rd party vendors to manage improvement opportunities for plant operations and drive opportunities to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and equipment operation/reliability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers and serve as a subject matter expert for assigned units.
• Deliver sustained performance improvements on site via capital and non-capital projects and initiatives.
• Serve as a backup to the site’s process engineering leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering within the chemical, petroleum, and/or polymer manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make technical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong background in process troubleshooting and unit operations optimization.
• Experience leading MOCs, RCAs, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
• Chemical, polymer, and fiber manufacturing experience.
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AI Tools, TrueView/AutoCAD View).
• Experience with identifying process changes, developing and executing recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization (Operator to C-Suite).
• Experience scoping projects with business-level impact.
• Experience driving yield improvements and process optimization.
• Experience in PSM-covered chemical processes.
• Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design and process modeling.
• Experience with Solstice Experion and Uniformance U.

We Value

• Chemical, polymer, and fiber manufacturing experience.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Experience with identifying process changes, developing and executing recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Experience scoping projects with business-level impact.
• Experience driving yield improvements and process optimization.
• Experience in PSM-covered chemical processes.
• Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design and process modeling.
• Experience with Solstice Experion and Uniformance U.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts.
• EAP, and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
• 12 Paid Holidays.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging, and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.