Process Engineer, Specialty Carbon Black – Pampa, TX 9/80 Schedule

About the role

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer to join the technical process engineering team at the Pampa, TX specialty carbon black facility. The role operates under a 9/80 schedule, offering a flexible work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, recommends, and implements improvements in plant performance to optimize product volume, yields and quality in accordance with business needs.
• Gathers and evaluates appropriate data, utilizing statistical techniques, to improve process capability and/or identify root causes of problems, and implement improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate unit Continuous Process Improvement team efforts.
• Provides technical advice and support to resolve operating problems, understanding unit downtime issues, controlling unit grade operating conditions and investigating deviations using root cause analysis.
• Resolves Quality Issues - Works with quality personnel and operations to understand causes of unit product quality issues and develops actions to improve processes that will improve customer satisfaction.
• Develops and provides training as required to support manufacturing personnel in the understanding and operation of manufacturing unit processes.
• Assist in development of plant-wide Standard Operating Procedures for process and equipment operation.
• Ensures all product and process changes are implemented consistent with appropriate Management of Change protocol and relevant PSM elements to Cabot.
• Supports and implements new product and process runs and prepares relevant documentation to execute. Develops and implements equipment, procedure and process changes including design and implementation of improvement projects, and participation in Hazard Operability Studies, as applicable. Assists in the design and operation of new equipment.
• Communicates regularly with regional and global counterparts in specialty carbons business to facilitate continuous improvement and ongoing organizational learning.
• Provide support to develop and implement plant-related capital projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor/University degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of applicable experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Chemical Manufacturing; process and product technology preferred.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management and ISO process awareness/compliance preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Carbon black manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with plant process equipment, chemistry, and controls preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in managing small projects- planning, task identification, & achieving milestones preferred.
• Ability to gather, analyze data and draw well-reasoned conclusions or recommendations.
• Ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ability to work in team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Process Safety Management and ISO process awareness/compliance preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge and experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with plant process equipment, chemistry, and controls preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in managing small projects- planning, task identification, & achieving milestones preferred.
• Ability to gather, analyze data and draw well-reasoned conclusions or recommendations.
• Ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ability to work in team environment.

Skills

• Technical expertise in chemical manufacturing and process technology.
• Experience with process safety management and ISO compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous process improvement.
• Knowledge of plant process equipment, chemistry, and controls.
• Experience with small project management and execution.

Benefits

The pay range for this role is from $89,100 to $125,800. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, all positions are eligible for health benefits on the first day of employment, 401K savings plans, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance.

Pay

The pay range for this role is from $89,100 to $125,800. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience and location.

Schedule

This position offers a 9/80 schedule, allowing you to work extended weekdays and enjoy every other Friday off so you can recharge and maintain strong work–life balance.