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Ozone Process Engineer
Emery Oleochemicals
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Position Summary
Emery Oleochemicals is seeking an experienced and motivated Ozone Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations within our Ozone production area. This position is responsible for optimizing plant processes, supporting operational reliability, improving efficiency, troubleshooting production issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a chemical manufacturing environment.
The Process Engineer will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective production performance.
Essential Responsibilities
- Support daily manufacturing operations within the Ozone production area
- Monitor process performance, production efficiency, and product quality metrics
- Identifyand implement process improvements tooptimizesafety, yield, throughput, and reliability
- Troubleshoot process upsets, equipment issues, and operational inefficiencies
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives
- Support startup, shutdown, and turnaround activities
- Develop andmaintainprocess documentation, SOPs, and operating procedures
- Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability teams on equipment and process improvements
- Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and process safety initiatives
- Analyze process data and generate reports for operational leadership
- Assistwith capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in PSM initiatives including HAZOPs, incident investigations, and risk assessments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineeringor related engineering fieldrequired
- 3 years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
- Experience supporting continuous chemical processing operations strongly preferred
- Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles preferred
- Experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with cross-functional manufacturing teams
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and process data systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Chemical, specialty chemical, or oleochemical manufacturing experience
- Experience with ozone processing systems or oxidation processes preferred
- Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems and plant process controls
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
- SAP or CMMS experience preferred
Work Environment
- Manufacturing and industrial plant environment
- Ability to work in operating production areas and support plant operations
- Occasional off-hours or emergency support may berequiredbased on production needs
Key Competencies
- Process Optimization
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Operational Support
- Safety Focus
- Technical Leadership
- Communication & Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis