Process Engineer (31069)

Job Details

Job Location: Crosby, TX 77532

Performs engineering functions on site in support of existing production requirements, new product development, and capital improvement projects at the ALTIVIA Oxide Chemicals site in Crosby, TX.   

Responsibilities

Plant Operations

• Assist operations team in troubleshooting production related issues
• Identify opportunities to lower production costs and batch cycle times
• Evaluate plant processing capabilities and limitations
• Work with process chemists to resolve production issues
• Work with maintenance team to resolve equipment issues
• Work with HSE team to resolve safety/environmental issues
• Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) support

Project Management

• Evaluate projects for technical and economic feasibility
• Identify and design required equipment for project execution
• Identify potential processing hazards and quality control issues
• Work with maintenance/construction and operations to affect equipment availability
• Identify potential process changes and implement for production optimization
• Write operational procedures and conduct Operations team training
• Coordinate/provide for PSM requirements
• Work with operations team and customers during start-up to identify problems and achieve success

Customer Relations

• Communicate project related information
• Work with customers and sales to resolve issues and/or complaints
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Work with customers to ensure successful operation of new and ongoing projects

Management and Supervision

• Technical oversight of multiple reactor operating unit
• Organize resources to facilitate execution of multiple concurrent projects

 

 

 

 

Education and/or Experience

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, advanced degree a plus. Minimum 20 years' experience in chemical processing environment in chemical processing environment, including at least 5 years' experience in the Chemical Tolling Industry.
• Both batch and continuous processing, distillation, filtration, and solids, handling.
• Experience with Flares, Oxidizers, and Wastewater Treatment Plants are a plus.
• Pilot Plant experience preferred. 
• Strong Chemistry knowledge; Alkoxylation, Maleation, Esterification, and Amine-acid Reactions
• Extensive PSM experience required, including participation in Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
• RCM experience is a plus 
• Strong troubleshooting skills to promote efficiency improvements
• Strong Leadership skills
•  Capability with Aspen or ChemCad distillation simulation preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, applied on multiple levels, including reports as well as strong training aspects

Qualifications