Production Engineer
Reporting to the Operations Manager the Production Engineer will work as a technical resource for operations to optimize plant operations while enabling safe and efficient production of quality products.
At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
In your future role as Production Engineer you will
- Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment, material, and resource to maximize unit profitability.
- Diagnose and document root causes of deviations in the unit and improve operating discipline.
- Earn respect and trust of operations team through excellent problem solving skills and technical expertise.
- Ensure compliance with plant operating permits.
- Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.
- Investigate problems, analyze root causes and drive solutions.
- Provide training and guidance to team members to accomplish production goals.
- Respond urgently to unit issues and emergencies. Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes.
- Understand and help implement the Pasadena Functional Chemicals Site Operating Policy and Objectives which includes MTQ and ISO/RC 14001. Enforce all health, safety, security and environmental policies in assigned units.
- Be aware of potential environmental impacts in your area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
- Understand and implement any parts of the Polymer Chemicals Environmental Waste Management Plan that applies to area of responsibility
- Participate in the site’s on-going Pollution Prevention Process.
We believe you bring
- B.S degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 0-5 years production or production support experience in chemical facility
- Experience as a co-op or internship is a plus for new graduates.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a team environment
- Capable of identifying best practices
- Must be able to wear respirator if needed, steel toed shoes and safety glasses to go into plant environment
- Knowledge of plant processes & equipment
- Knowledge of products.
- Delta V Process Control System experience
- Statistical process control experience
- Knowledge of ISO/RC 14001 Standards
- Knowledge of site practices
- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
- SAP experience
About Nouryon
We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers today.
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.