Process Engineer

Job Description:

The Process Engineer provides technical support, monitoring, and continuous improvement for assigned production units and products at the McIntosh site. The position serves as the principal technical resource for assigned processes, helping ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and consistent operations in accordance with established procedures and operating requirements. The role leads troubleshooting and process improvement activities, supports new product introductions and productivity initiatives, and provides process engineering expertise across plant operational areas as needed.

The successful candidate is expected to operate with minimal supervision, apply sound engineering judgment, take ownership of assigned processes, and work effectively across Production, Laboratory, Management, Technical, and other plant support functions to improve safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and waste performance.

Essential Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Safety, Environmental & Process Safety

• Support safe operation of assigned production areas and participate in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives established by the company.
• Monitor activities within assigned areas to support compliance with applicable Process Safety Management requirements.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies and other process safety activities as assigned.
• Monitor the safe handling, identification, storage, and removal of hazardous waste streams resulting from production activities.
• Support compliance with applicable site procedures and requirements related to regulated materials and wastes.

Process Engineering & Production Support

• Serve as the principal technical advisor to Production, Management, process improvement teams, and other plant support groups within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Serve as Process Owner for assigned production lines and processes, maintaining technical ownership and supporting their safe and effective operation.
• Monitor daily unit operations to support product quality, operating efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Lead troubleshooting and process improvement efforts involving process, quality, or equipment abnormalities and implement measures to prevent recurring performance issues and downtime.
• Partner with Production and Laboratory teams to establish operating conditions and sampling schedules for test runs, new product startups, and process improvement activities.
• Perform material balances for assigned processes, including raw materials, products, and waste streams.
• Perform mass and energy balances, economic studies, environmental release calculations, and other process engineering calculations as required.
• Document process changes, significant improvements or problems, test-run results, catalyst events, and other relevant process activities in accordance with established procedures.

New Products, Projects & Process Improvements

• Support new product introductions, productivity initiatives, and other technical improvement projects as assigned.
• Prepare project scopes of work, business justification, and process and equipment specifications as required.
• Provide management with technical information and recommendations regarding evolving technologies and potential process improvements.
• Support projects through equipment selection, construction, operator training, startup, and post-implementation review to help ensure proper operation.
• Coordinate with appropriate plant functions during test runs, startups, and implementation of process or equipment changes.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Use Lean and Six Sigma tools, where appropriate, to optimize assigned processes and improve operational performance.
• Identify underlying causes of process underperformance, equipment abnormalities, quality issues, waste, and downtime and develop practical solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Apply analytical and engineering principles to improve process efficiency, reliability, quality, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Support plant productivity and continuous improvement initiatives through technical analysis, problem-solving, and implementation support.

Collaboration, Communication & Process Ownership

• Build effective working relationships with Production, Laboratory, Management, Technical, and other plant support teams.
• Communicate technical information and recommendations clearly and tactfully, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing instructions, operational requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Take initiative and personal ownership for assigned processes and follow through on technical issues and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in required company training and assist other employees in accomplishing company and site goals.

Qualifications
You must possess the minimum qualifications below 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering ; or a high school diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in process, production, or a related engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply chemical engineering principles to manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• Experience troubleshooting process, quality, or equipment abnormalities and developing effective corrective or preventive solutions.
• Ability to perform material balances, mass and energy balances, economic studies, environmental calculations, and other process engineering analyses.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, internet, and email tools.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision while managing changing priorities and operational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar production environment.
• Experience applying Lean and/or Six Sigma tools to process improvement activities.
• Experience supporting productivity projects and new product introductions.
• Experience developing project scopes, process or equipment specifications, and supporting projects through startup and post-implementation review.
• Advanced PC skills.

Success in This Role

• Demonstrate strong ownership of assigned production lines and processes and act as a trusted technical resource to plant stakeholders.
• Use analytical thinking and sound engineering judgment to identify root causes and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Achieve measurable improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, waste reduction, and operational performance.
• Build effective relationships across Production, Laboratory, Technical, Management, and other plant support functions.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully while translating technical information into practical recommendations and actions.
• Remain flexible, proactive, and adaptable when responding to changing site requirements and organizational priorities.

Working Conditions
The role supports manufacturing operations and may involve a combination of computer-based engineering work and activities within production areas. Work may include sitting, standing, walking, lifting or carrying, bending, stooping, reaching, exposure to loud noise or chemicals, and work around operating equipment or in elevated or confined areas, depending on site and operational requirements.
This position may involve materials regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Required training, which may include computer-based, classroom, and on-the-job instruction, will be provided before involvement with RCRA-regulated wastes.

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