Process Engineer

Guardian Energy Lima has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join the team!  As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for identifying and executing capital or continuous improvement projects that increase the profitability of the facility.  

The Process Engineer assists the Production Manager in the management of the operations of the plant facility.  This position will be required to go through a plant operations training program and to work rotating shifts during the training program.  The training program duration is expected to last approximately six months.  During this time, the Process Engineer will be expected to learn, understand, and operate the facility.  Upon completion of the training program, the Process Engineer will transition over to working a daily schedule.  The Process Engineer will be responsible for the coordination of the Shift Leads and the shift operators to maintain consistent operations in accordance with established SOP’s.  In addition, the position will assist the Production Manager in identifying and executing capital or continuous improvement projects that increase the profitability of the facility.  

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1.    Identify, initiate and execute projects that improve efficiency, increase production and/or reduce operating costs.

2.    Manage, maintain, and improve Key Process Indicator (KPI) monitoring system.

     a.    Maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc.

3.    Review the operational data to monitor production and quality, anticipate solving problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.

4.    Participate in setting objectives, plan development and performance review of plant performance.

5.    Assist in the development and continuous updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

6.    Assist in communicating regularly with all process operators, both individually and as a group, to ensure consistent operation among the shifts.

7.    Assist in communicating expectations and parameters to lead operators and operators for plant production.

8.    Acquire knowledge of the standards, procedures, methods, and leadership skills to facilitate an advancement to management.

9.    Coordinate Process Safety Management implementation and execution along with plant management which includes:

     a.    Initiating and leading the Management of Change process. 

     b.    Initiating and leading the Pre-Safety Start Review process. 

     c.    Maintaining the hazardous chemical inventory

     d.    Maintaining Labeling in accordance with PSM and OSHA requirements.

     e.    Involved with Incident Management and Investigation in operations.

     f.    Involved in Process Hazard Analysis

     g.   Coordinate Non-Destructive Equipment and Piping Testing and 3rd Party Testing Organization.

10.    Assist in the maintaining of regulatory requirements under EPA Title V, OSHA, FSMA and keeping the process areas within those associated parameters. 

11.    Maintain updated plant P&ID drawings and block flow diagrams to ensure the plant is accurately represented.

12.    Coordinate special projects as directed.

13.    Assist in the planning, scheduling, manpower resource scheduling, and shift management for planned shutdowns.

     a.    Oversee Equipment Inspections during shutdowns using borescope and other test equipment.

14.    Be an active participant in the Safety Committee.

15.    Ability to serve as Shift Lead as needed. 

16.    Assist with: interviewing, hiring, and training plant employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

17.    Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: 

•    Bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

•    2 years experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred

•    Strong knowledge of chemical, food, or fuel production process and technology required.

•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required

•    Capital project management experience required

•    Demonstrated performance in working in a team environment along with strong influencing skills required

•    Experience in modeling processes such as ASPEN or ChemCad preferred

•    Familiarity with Pressure Vessels, Relief Systems, ASME, API preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

•    Extensive experience in building databases and analyzing data. 

•    Work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS) and instruct others on its operation.

•    Ability to maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

•    Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear, concise, courteous and professional manner and be able to provide clarification as necessary.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:  This job will require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally.  

Guardian Energy Lima offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•    Competitive wages, paid holidays, bonus eligibility and generous time off

•    Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

•    Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

•    Guardian HSA contributions

•    Disability and employer-paid life insurance

•    Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

•    Employee Assistance Program with no cost to employees

•    Continuous learning opportunities supported by a tuition reimbursement program