Company Description

Cerdia International GmbH is a global quality and innovation leader in the field of cellulose acetate tow for cigarette filter manufacture, with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. The company operates production sites in Freiburg (Germany), Santo André (Brazil), Serpukhov (Russia) and Kingsport (USA). Cerdia employs approximately 1,100 people around the world with revenues of over $700M. The company's goal is to provide its customers with innovative products that allow them to differentiate themselves in their markets.

General Job Description

The chemical engineer conducts various engineering studies and evaluations, designs process equipment and implements process improvements. Assignments include plant, processing and production operations, and other fiber related functions. He/she may serve as a supervisor of operations, business support, or professional personnel within the assigned area. Reviews and writes procedures. He/she responsible for SCP’s and participates in PHA’s.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the application and adherence of HSE and PSM standards and guidelines:

· Participate in HAZOPS, LOPA and incident investigation

· Suggest and implement technical improvement or new technology to improve the plant competitiveness

· Provide process engineering assistance to troubleshoot major operational problems, and maximize asset utilization

· Identify ways to increase product yields and reduce variable costs and develop the associated process scope to achieve the expected results

· Provide process assistance to the units as needed

· Design and implement capital projects: design process system, develop process flow diagram, develop piping and instrumentation diagram, write equipment and control specifications, perform material and energy balances

· Perform process commissioning and support start up activities during capital project execution

· Ensure the transfer of processes and new products from R&D to Production

· Follow up scale up activities and document them in written reports

· Study, develop and implement the new processes required for the production of new products

· Recommend, design, conduct and evaluate process testing for the purpose of quantifying unit performance for cost reduction

· Execute and/or follow up studies and projects in the domain of process improvement and/or development

· Provide technical training for employees as identified

· Develop written documentation about the production processes, facility and keep them up-to-date

· Perform auxiliary duties as assigned

· Support the Operations manager in coaching the operational teams regarding process safety

· Contribute to the industrial network in the Global Business Unit to exchange best practices

· Contribute to the alert duty group being the contact for operational teams outside office hours

· Works in a safe and efficient manner

· Travel may be required

· Wear appropriate PPE

· Maintains a high attendance required

· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Job:

· Requirements Analysis, Design Skills, Presenting Technical Information, Equipment Maintenance, Conceptual Skills, Quality Focus, General Consulting Skills, Control Engineering, Production Planning, Technical Zeal, Job Knowledge

· Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from accredited institution

· Effective written and oral communication skills

· Experience and proficiency in manufacturing management

· Proficiency on use of computer (Microsoft Suite)

· Effective people interactive skills

· 3 to 5 years of industry experience

Key Competencies:

· Computer literate

· Written and oral communication

· Chemical engineering technical background

• · Strong people interaction skills

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Bonus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees are required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as required or directed.

• Cerdia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.ce.