What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Process Engineer II (Nutrients) position at Kaneka North America?
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 PIR where applicable. 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 in 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.
- Develop a functional knowledge of the plant process computer control systems sufficient to perform troubleshooting.
- Train personnel on the process computer 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 include comparisons and analysis of production results versus budget targets for his/her area of responsibility.
- Perform Process Safety Management tasks as requested, such as updating P&IDs, completing PSSRs, updating process safety information (PSI) records, and participating in HAZOP teams.
- Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
- Emotional Empathy
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel, functions, or departments to facilitate operations and interaction in the organization.
- Keep the supervisor informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodic communication takes place.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and keeping abreast of industry trends and related compliance issues within the area of responsibilities.
- Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the workplace, complying with the company’s policies and procedures.
- Fulfill mandatory training requirements applicable to the department and job duties as appropriate.