Job Description:
Operations Support Engineer
Rubicon is seeking an Operations Support Engineer supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Geismar. This position will report to the Operations Support Team Leader.
Job Scope
The Operations Support Engineer provides technical expertise to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of chemical manufacturing processes.
In summary, as the Operation Support Engineer, you will:
- Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes in their assigned areas.
- Support unit turnarounds and commission process improvements.
- Evaluate process equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance and assure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Monitor performance of processes throughout reaction and purification steps to determine interaction of process variables such as temperature, pressure, residence time, composition.
- Design replacement equipment and plan layout of new equipment. Design monitoring and control systems improvements based on data trending and analysis.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications
- The position requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
- 2+ years of experience in process engineering
- Self-motivated with experience supporting Operations teams in process improvement initiatives.
Skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of chemical composition and properties of the chemicals used and an understanding of chemical reactions they undergo,
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs,
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the processing of chemicals from raw materials to final products
- an awareness of all assigned processes, including auxiliary units
- Knowledge of geometry, calculus, probability, statistics and their applications, trained in or capable of learning Aspen simulation software, advanced excel techniques, regression analysis, and developing and understanding PFD’s and P&ID’s
Working Environment
Company emphasizes safety, integrity, and compliance with employment and hiring standards.
Rubicon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.
Rubicon is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Rubicon, please visit our Careers website at www.rubiconllc.us/careers
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
- At least 2 years of process engineering experience
- Experience supporting Operations teams in process improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of chemical composition, properties, and reactions
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs
- Knowledge of chemical processing design techniques, tools, and principles
- Knowledge of geometry, calculus, probability, statistics, and their applications
- Training in or ability to learn Aspen simulation software
- Advanced Excel skills and regression analysis experience
- Ability to develop and understand PFDs and P&IDs
- Unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
