Job Responsibilities

Take a lead role in monitoring and coordinating production processes to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production. Support the startup of new installations and operations of existing processes.

• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, performing all required SH&E responsibilities.
• Executes tasks using recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices; including industry codes and standards
• Ability to creates/modify Standard Operating Procedures
• Participates in the operational and mechanical troubleshooting of all process areas in the plant
• Provides process evaluation, testing and improvement recommendations
• Design and implementation of process modifications, including, but not limited to, safety, throughput, and energy efficiency improvements
• Implement process control improvements
• Conduct raw materials yield and improvement studies
• Participate in/facilitate process hazard analyses
• Develop/compile operating instructions & equipment specification for production activities.
• Provide training and guidance to operation team members to accomplish production efficiency
• Develops pro-active engineering solutions based on RCFA findings
• Supports the safe start-up of new equipment and processes. Evaluate equipment installation and start-ups
• Provides project management support for equipment / system upgrades
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical strongly preferred)
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a chemical plant environment
• Technical training in chemical and process operations
• Strong production systems analytical skills
• Strong equipment / process technical knowledge
• Strong Organizational skills
• Strong Team Leadership Skills
• Able to learn, understand & support company policies and procedures
• Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities
• Strong computer base skills - MS Office Suite.
• Process Safety Management (MOC, PSSR, PHA) experience strongly preferred

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.