What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Process Engineer I (Nutrients) position at Kaneka North America?
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- Monitor daily the operating plant process conditions for opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost.
- Plan and conduct tests for the purpose of obtaining information useful to increasing production rates and/or improving quality and yield. Follow the procedure for conducting plant trials and use the Plant Trial form when applicable.
- Suggest modifications to existing process equipment. Generate Capital Project Requests when applicable. Assist the Engineering department as process responsible for small to large capital projects. Follow the PIR procedure for the Handover of New or Modified Installations.
- Plan, coordinate and carry out new product/ grades and plant trials as required.
- Troubleshoot process and equipment performance.
- Lead and/or participate on problem solving teams as requested.
- Use SPC tools to enhance process problem solving.
- Write operating procedures and conduct training of personnel when needed or requested.
- Train personnel on the Distributed Control System and process as requested.
- Assist the SHE Department in the preparation of environmental reports when requested by the Production Manager.
- Prepare monthly progress reports to the Production Manager which includes comparisons and analysis of production results versus budget targets for his/her area of responsibility.
- Perform Process Safety Management task as requested such as updating P&IDs, completing PSSRs, updating process safety information (PSI) records and participating on HAZOP teams.
- Develop and execute process changes, plant trials, safety improvements, and small capital projects utilizing the plants Management of Change system.
- Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
- Emotional Empathy
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills