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Production Engineer

Covestro
South Charleston, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

The role of Production Engineer hasaccountability for the safe and reliable daily operation in the PMPO production unitslocatedat the South Charleston site.

Major Responsibilities

  • Manage working instructions for the hourly technicians and day-to-day problem solving of production issues

  • Identifyand prioritize maintenance needs into the unit and coordinate preparation of equipment with these maintenance activities including developing tiered work plans for line and equipment opening jobs

  • Plan, coordinate, and control raw materials,suppliesand services

  • Ensure safety concept of the unit ismaintained/improved

  • Administer unitMoCprogram

  • Accountable for development and annual review of Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), training plans, and certification and re-certification materials for assignedunitand ensure 100% attendance for all mandatory training.

  • Establish training plans and deliver unit specific training for unit technicians as needed

  • Comply withplant procedures, Safety and Environmental requirements, operability, quality (OEE),ratesand production schedule

  • Report and investigate incidents within the unit

  • Coordinate unit projects and process optimization studies as directed by unit Process Engineers and other technical staff

  • Manage waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) as required byoperating/company procedures or site practices

  • Accountable for unit performance goals, expense budget spending, inventory management, and compliance with the labor agreement

  • Participate in continuous improvement programs and cross-functional teams.

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor'sDegree in Chemical Engineeringor related degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of related experience

  • Broad knowledge of rotating and static equipment through experience, experttrainingand self-study

Knowledge & Skills:

  • High levelof organizational and process management skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization.

  • Excellent analytical andproblem-solvingskills, ability to apply rigorous logic

  • Strong understanding of unit operationprinciples.

  • Ability to advise and influence business units' technical and compliance decisions

  • Ability to manage resources to meet the business goals of the uniti.e.overtime, operating supplies, Maintenance priorities, OEE, etc.

  • Ability to deliver unit specific training and train others at entry level

  • Ability to motivate, lead and discipline employees and resolve conflicts within area of responsibility

  • Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot processes, develop solutions for defined problems, and handles complex problems independently

  • Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment

  • Capability of passing position certification requirements

  • Ability to share weekend, holiday, and back shift on-call coverage

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YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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