Sr. Production Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Production Engineer to direct operations and set technical strategy at our water chemical treatment facility across Production and Logistics. This role requires a strategic engineering leader who will drive process excellence, establish safety standards, and lead organizational continuous improvement initiatives while providing high-level oversight of production operations and supply chain logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations
• Directs and governs the Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, setting the standard for operational excellence and driving facility-wide improvement strategies
• Oversees and validates advanced process engineering designs, ensuring technical rigor in complex heat and mass transfer analyses, material balancing, and equipment performance evaluations while mentoring staff engineers
• Drives root cause investigation strategy for critical operational failures, leading cross-functional teams to implement systemic, long-term solutions that mitigate organizational risk
• Shapes and champions engineering best practices by leveraging regional and global networks, driving the adoption of innovative technologies and processes that improve competitive advantage
• Exhibits executive-level autonomy, managing high-impact engineering portfolios and making critical technical decisions that affect site performance and long-term viability
• Applies visionary critical thinking to resolve unprecedented technical challenges, providing the organization with data-driven strategic direction and innovative solutions
• Serves as the lead architect for key engineering initiatives, defining project vision, securing resources, and delivering strategic outcomes in collaboration with global Engineering leadership
• Manage bulk storage, production equipment, auxiliary systems, and utilities
• Track and analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data to identify quality concerns, yield losses, and equipment non-conformances
• Monitor daily production and quality rates to ensure optimal performance
• Identify, scope, and execute CAPEX and OPEX improvement projects
• Provide training and classroom instruction to operations teams
• Support production scheduling and maintain critical documentation
• Balance daily administrative duties (25-40% of time) with field support activities
• Coordinate raw material scheduling and ensure adequate storage space availability
• Manage packaging schedules and prepare required documentation
• Oversee shipment scheduling and documentation preparation
• Conduct vendor management and maintain chemical organization per segregation/lean standards
• Perform supply chain analysis for optimization opportunities
• Manage over 36 bulk storage tanks and develop equipment handling procedures
• Conduct inventory accuracy assessments and ensure risk management compliance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required; Relevant certifications in Process Safety Management (PSM), Hazardous Materials Management, or Water Treatment Operations are advantageous.

Skills

• Proficiency in heat and material transfer calculations, mass balancing, equipment performance assessments, and process optimization; understanding of chemical treatment processes, equipment design principles, and ability to analyze and improve process efficiencies for quality and productivity outcomes
• Expertise in tracking, analyzing, and interpreting Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data, production rates, quality metrics, and yield loss analysis; statistical analysis capabilities, trend identification, and ability to translate data insights into actionable improvement strategies
• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) procedures, Environmental Health and Safety regulations, risk management protocols, and chemical handling/segregation standards; understanding of bulk storage tank management, chemical compatibility requirements, and maintaining compliance documentation for water treatment facility operations

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10+ years of experience in chemical processing, water treatment, or related industrial manufacturing environment with a focus on technical leadership
• Experience with process engineering principles including heat/material transfer, mass balance calculations, and equipment performance optimization
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, OEE tracking, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred)
• Experience in project management for CAPEX/OPEX initiatives
• Background in supply chain management, logistics coordination, or inventory management preferred
• Experience with regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA, DOT) and safety management systems
• Hands-on experience with bulk storage systems, chemical handling, and production equipment operations
• Experience in training and mentoring operations personnel
• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes and Process Safety Management (PSM) principles preferred
• Proficient in SAP, ERP, or comparable systems for production and logistics management; hands-on experience with Siemens automation and control systems
• Proven ability to champion safety initiatives and foster continuous improvement in workplace safety culture
• Direct operational experience with connection assembly/disassembly, line clearing procedure, pump operations, manifold system management
• Field experience in safe chemical handling and transfer protocols