Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our Specialty Ingredients, business at our Calvert City, KY location. This is a very visible, significant role within the company, and the Plant Engineering and Operations functions. This position will report to the Process Technology Group Leader.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Follows site’s Safety Policies and Procedures
Investigate, discuss, and solve complex problems by interacting with manufacturing departments, contractors, and internal customers.
Help further company culture of implementing new solutions and continually improve existing processes.
Evaluate current systems and modify as appropriate to improve performance
Determines root cause of chronic operating problems. Recommends and assists in implementing solutions
Investigates opportunities to improve plant through-put, capacity, and implement cost savings opportunities.
Analyzes production data and quality data to determine optimum operating conditions
Utilizes Lean manufacturing techniques/tools for identification and implementation of continuous improvement projects
Provides technical support for capital projects including creating function specification documents
Support the site’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and sustainability initiatives
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, other Engineering or Technology Degree
6 + years’ chemical plant manufacturing experience
Third party recruiters and agencies (“Agency”) should not contact employees of Ashland or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent by an Agency to a hiring manager, recruiter or submitted to Ashland’s career portal are considered unsolicited and property of Ashland. Ashland will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless the Agency has a signed contract with Ashland’s Human Resources/Procurement department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.
In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, another engineering discipline, or a technology degree
- At least 6 years of chemical plant manufacturing experience
What We Do
Ashland Inc. is a global additives and specialty ingredients company serving consumer and industrial markets worldwide. Its solutions support architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications. The company brings together scientists, research chemists, engineers, and plant operators to develop practical, innovative solutions for customers in more than 100 countries, with a focus on sustainability and ESG.
