What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Process Engineer position at Optima Chemical Group LLC?
Education and Experience:
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering
- Technical understanding of applied process development/process engineering and implementation for both batch and continuous processes.
- Good communication skills with customers, coworkers, and vendors/contractors.
- A broad knowledge of Process Safety Management, process safety, CPI practices and standards, and regulatory compliance.
- MS, PE/EIT nice but optional.
Main functions:
Process development and Engineering, production coordination and tracking, customer interface, planning, and communications, laboratory/specifications development and coordination, and technical resource for EHS and all plant personnel groups to safely startup and establish new products and to improve efficiencies for existing product (yield/process improvements).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Production Coordination and Tracking
o Maintain and oversee Production Tracking Sheets for critical production/processes
o Maintain Customer interface and communications
o Develop and manage Batch Sheets for various processes as needed
o Become ‘process expert’ with focus on new processes; also includes existing processes
- Evaluations (new & existing processes)
o Developing draft PFDs, and mass & energy balances
o Evaluating Optima’s process capability and unit operation deficiencies for new processes
o Generate specifications for raw materials and in-process samples
- Scale-up and Design
o Work with customer and internal personnel on an ongoing basis to evaluate the practical technical aspects of their R&D/scale-up work and provide guidance for most practical paths.
o Model unit operations and generate PFDs and P&IDs for “cradle-to-grave” processes
o Provide information to support air emissions submissions to regulatory (for Emission Master computer system).
o Working knowledge of DeltaV Controls System or similar with the ability to learn
o Assist Controls Engineer with SOC details/Instrument/Control and Interlock strategies
- Capital Project Management
o Project oversight for new equipment install and technical resource for design efforts
o Vendor/contractor interface
- Plant Tests and Production
o Develop Procedures, campaign change-over documents
o Assist with Process Hazard Reviews
o Lead/Assist with waste minimization efforts
o Generate Pre-startup documents and shepherd sign-offs
o Inventory (raw materials & products) control projects
o Logistics (packaging supplies, production supplies, shipping/receiving materials)
o Lead transitioning efforts of new processes to Operations
Duties & Responsibilities (continued):
- Operator Training
o Safety
o New & existing process chemistry and unit operations
- Troubleshooting
o Process issues in the plant
o Process improvements
- Maintenance coordination including critical equipment/parts sourcing
- Mentor other Process Engineers and Co-op Engineering students and coordinate project efforts as needed
Competencies:
- Recommended experience in a chemical or manufacturing industry.
- Proficient in English, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Excellent math skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot, schedule and plan maintenance.
- Ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations along with detailed reports.
- Must have finger dexterity for typing and keyboard use.
- Overtime may be required.
- Consistent and regular attendance required.