Production/Process Engineer

Role Specific Responsibilities

Provides technical support for the manufacturing processes, including process investigations, process changes, and technical transfer and scale up of new product introductions.

Provides project and process engineering support for technical projects. Associated tasks include equipment specification and procurement, process development, drawing development, protocol development and execution.

Optimizes production yields and equipment utilization.

Minimizes raw material losses, waste generation, and utility consumption.

Aids in developing cost estimates for repair work and capital work.

Ensures the instrumentation, control systems, and documentation (and validation or PSM where required) can support the plant’s quality and production.

Creates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new equipment/processes, as well as update of existing SOPs.

Collects, analyzes, and reports data related to production capabilities and plant operations.

Completes detailed Material and Energy Balances for new or modified processes.

Modifies/Prepares new Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s).

Sizes and specifies new process equipment, existing equipment, Safety Relief Devices, and vent systems for new capacities or services.

Collaborates with plant operating personnel to troubleshoot plant operation issues, especially when associated with project implementations.

Works on Continuous Improvement Projects as identified or needed. Areas of emphasis include manufacturing cost reduction, capacity improvements/cycle time reductions, energy and waste reduction, and process reliability.

Aids in regulatory compliance, permitting of plant facilities, and regulatory compliance of contractors.

Completes other project work as necessary to support safe operations.

Problem Solving and Innovation

Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements.

Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.

Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Participates in continuous improvement activities.

Participates in problem-solving.

Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business.

Aids in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members.

Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.

About the Company

A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities.

The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery.

Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

5-7 years of experience in process design or process engineering, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment

Experience working with Delta V

Fundamental knowledge of continuous and batch chemical operations including reaction, distillation, heat exchange, solids handling, utilities, and process control

Familiarity with Six Sigma Processes

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results

Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment

Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities which allow assessments of situations and opportunities

Flexibility to work in both office and operating plant environments on a wide variety of activities

Demonstrated knowledge in methodologies and tools including PHA/HAZOP, risk ranking, LOPA, Relief System Design, root cause analysis, mechanical integrity, management of change, pre-startup safety review, and additional process safety management requirements and methods

Embraces the core values of Aurorium: credible, outcome-oriented, driven, empowered accountability

Pay and Benefits

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer.