Process Engineer

About the Role

Routinely monitors the process to ensure reliable operation with respect for safety and manufacturing cost. Recommends and sponsors process changes within the normal operating range to minimize cost and downtime. Champions changes using the Management of Change (MOC) system for modifications outside the normal operating range. Develops, designs, and implements process changes to fully utilize and optimize the operating unit. Assists manufacturing efforts in production planning, unit strategy, and unit training.

Responsibilities

• Provides a technical resource for process operations
• Supports daily unit optimization efforts working with the unit teams
• Supports emergency/after-hour operations requiring troubleshooting and corrective recommendations
• Identifies turnaround scope and participates in reviews as needed
• Participates in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) as required
• Adheres to the Management of Change (MOC) process for field/shop modifications and operating parameter changes
• Provides process training assistance to unit team as requested
• Contributes to variable cost and process reliability improvements
• Develops and issues process designs for optimization and process improvement projects
• Tracks and monitors performance against variable cost plans and objectives
• Develops and oversees test plans for variable costs and process improvement ideas
• Leads process safety incident investigations, release quantity calculations, relief valve scenario development, relief valve sizing, and relief system design modifications
• Ensures process performance of key pollution control devices to maintain environmental permit compliance
• Works in process unit areas, accessing multiple elevations by ladders and stairs, with potential to wear additional PPE including respirators, face shields, double hearing protection, and slicker suits for process learning and optimization

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Proficiency in PC skills (Internet, technical journals, code books, federal registers, etc.)
• Understanding of process control techniques and instrument control systems
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work independently and with a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming in R/Python, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, and Big Data Processing

Skills and Behaviors

• Basic knowledge of all phases of unit operation
• Alignment with Indorama values and behaviors
• Ability to provide technical support to the unit team
• Focus on continuous improvement opportunities
• Drive change through optimization and execution
• Self-accountability and effective conflict resolution
• Understanding of financial requirements and business impacts on unit operations
• Strong organization of tasks and priorities
• Collaboration with others to achieve results and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to make sound technical decisions
• Proficiency in developing process designs