Our subsidiary, Ecoservices is on the hunt for a Production Engineer to be based at our Houston, TX plant.

Responsibilities:

• Train Operators on assigned units/tasks.
• Review and update assigned unit(s) Standard Operating Procedures when changes are made.
• Monitoring of implementation of HSE activities and follow-up and correction of discrepancies
• Involved in coordination activities between operations and maintenance.
• Handle environmental record updates required on a monthly basis.
• Improve current DCS alarm management protocols.
• Participation in risk assessment audits (JSA, etc.) as applicable.
• Participate or lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical expertise and day-to-day engineering support for the assigned unit(s).
• This position primarily focuses and analyzes on long-term improvement within the assigned unit(s). 
• Develop and safely implement engineering projects within allocated budgets and time schedules. This includes resolving all personnel and process safety issues, as well as contractor supervision. 
• Understands the assigned unit(s) production process, including plant equipment, operating parameters, and overall process condition. 
• Utilizes knowledge of processes and equipment to monitor and drive long-term improvement in assigned unit(s) performance indicators. 
• Analyze and understand failures through Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) methodology and implement corrective actions. 
• Monitor SUMO indicators, analyze compliance issues, propose solutions, and drive issues to resolution. 
• Participate in monitoring overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and maximum daily capacity (MDC) restrictions and assist with analysis and debottlenecking plans.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and lead assigned unit(s) safetymeetings. 
• Lead and support the plant’s efforts to improve theplant’s HS&E performance.

• Coordinate, lead, and participate in the plantsregulatory compliance efforts.

• Participation in risk assessment audits (PHA, CTA,JSA, etc.) as applicable.
• Drive compliance efforts with all PHMP andPSM requirements, including but not limited to: HAZOP Reviews, Pre-Start UpSafety Reviews (PSSR), Incident Reporting, and Management of Change (MOC).
• Support incident free culture and drive HSE Excellencethrough a continuous focus on safety and environmental responsibility.
• Perform safety observation audits
• Perform safe work permit audits
• Participate on HS&E teams/meetings to addresssafety and environmental issues.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Chemical Engineering is preferred).
• 2-5 years chemical plant, refinery, and/or engineering experience

Requirements:

• Familiarity with industry standards & practices (OSHA, API, ASME, NFPA).
• Familiarity with PSM/RMP regulations.
• Ability to comprehend equipment, P&ID, loop, etc drawings.
• Ability to perform basic fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer calculations.
• Understanding of chemistry.
• Basic ERT awareness (ICS, Fire Extinguisher Training, First Aid CPR, HAZWOPER).
• Works well under pressure – ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
• Strong communication/inter-personal skills – able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at plant sites, able to communicate with plant staff, GBU management, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with shop floor.
• Must well versed in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook. SAP experience a plus.

.Credential Requirements:

• Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Information:

• Demonstrates cooperative spirit.
• Fully understands own role and the roles of others.
• Is receptive to the ideas of others.
• Is agreeable to requesting and/or offering assistance during peak workload periods.
• Helps less experienced co-workers.
• Shares new or updated information.
• Maintains individuality but supports the decisions of the team.
• Manages work priorities to contribute to team efforts and objectives.
• Works to resolve conflicts.
• Motivates the team.
• Learns and applies techniques for working in teams.
• Presents a positive, supportive image of team.