Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring and troubleshooting operating conditions, production rate, quality and yield to support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics and targets.
• Proposing modifications to the process that improve plant performance and reduce costs.
• Ensuring correct design and installation of new equipment. 
• Executing special process studies, projects, and process safety updates.
• Propose and implement improvements to production procedures and record keeping.
• Mentoring less-experienced engineers

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor process conditions for opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost and ensure stable operations by minimization of downtime events.
  • Develop a functional knowledge of the process by reviewing Training Manuals, SOP’S, P&ID’S, and other PSI information.
  • Interface with production supervision, technical personnel, maintenance, and operators to leverage operations and process knowledge.
  • Seek out innovative solutions to existing process problems.
  • Read the daily shift reports and keep a radio tuned to the control room to look for opportunities to help the Production Team troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
  • Plan, coordinate, and carry out plant trials as required.
  • Propose modifications to existing processes and execute the Management of Change (MOC’s) process where applicable.
  • Update process safety information (PSI) records such as P&IDs, equipment information, safety systems, etc.
  • Lead problem solving exercises by utilization of root cause analysis tools and identification of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Lead What-if and PSSR teams and participate on HAZOP teams and PHA revalidation exercises.
  • Scope and execute safety compliance actions items including MOC actions, PHA revalidation recommendations and actions, and any other PSM/RMP audit or compliance related actions.
  • Design new vessels, equipment, piping, and containment or evaluate existing installations.
  • Request quotes from vendors for new or replacement vessels, equipment, etc.
  • Work with Project Engineering to scope out new capital projects, and coordinate the Production portion (commissioning, procedure revision, and other MOC tasks).
  • Prepare environmental reports.
  • Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting safety and housekeeping audits
  • Complete safety incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions
  • Identify occupational and process safety hazards and proactively implement changes to reduce risk.
  • Develop a functional knowledge of the plant process computer control systems sufficient to retrieve data and troubleshoot process problems.
  • Work with Engineering, Maintenance and Technical as necessary to complete assigned projects.
  • Lead cross functional/site teams as assigned.
  • Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
  • Emotional Empathy
  • Positive Attitude
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Flexibility / Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills