Process Engineer

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Process Engineer.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Position Responsibilities:
Works daily with Area Team members under the direction of the Area Operations Manager to accomplish plant objectives in the following priority areas of Safety, Environmental, Quality, Reliability, Production, Efficiency, Cost Reduction and Innovation.
Performs and/or initiates effective and timely engineering and technical studies to troubleshoot known plant problems, predict impending problems and to optimize plant operations in the above priority areas.
Performs and/or contributes to thorough process reviews, Hazard and Operability Studies (Hazops) and What If analyses on current operations and on proposed changes to plant equipment, processes and systems via the plant Process Safety Management of Change (MOC) process.
Closely monitors real time and historical plant data from log sheets, data historian, lab analysis, walk throughs, etc. to detect abnormalities and to optimize plant operations.
Tracks and reports compressor / turbine/ pump/ exchanger efficiencies, pressure drop surveys and catalyst evaluations.
Interacts daily with operators and shift supervisors to learn and share knowledge of the plant operations and to meld reality with theoretical.
Closely monitors quality of raw materials, process chemicals, catalysts, finished products and water treatment processes.
Performs and/or contributes to Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) and incident investigations and completes assigned action items on schedule.
Performs and/or facilitates training for operations personnel as needed.
Ensures that Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P & IDs), Steam Balances and Standard Operating Procedures are complete and up-to-date.
Promotes and contributes to successful implementation of projects by providing accurate, timely and thorough design input / design review and by facilitating close coordination and communications with area personnel.
Performs month-end prill inventory checks and lost tons / reliability reports.
Promotes and contributes to site Manufacturing Excellence and Operations Driven Reliability (ODR) processes.
Identifies and facilitates implementation of production, reliability, efficiency and cost improvement opportunities.
Researches and evaluates industry technology advancements, other plant experiences and innovative ideas. Develops and maintains networks with other PCS and Nitrogen industry plants.
Performs special studies / projects as directed by the Engineering Manager.
Ensures proper loading of vessels during catalyst, desiccant, packing and gauze changes.
Acts as the project manager for capital projects as needed.


Required Qualifications
Degree in Chemical Engineering.
Experience in the chemical process industry.
Strong and proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Engineering software

Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA)