Process Engineer

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• Technical understanding of applied process development/process engineering and implementation for both batch and continuous processes.
• Good communication skills with customers, coworkers, and vendors/contractors.
• A broad knowledge of Process Safety Management, process safety, CPI practices and standards, and regulatory compliance.
• MS, PE/EIT nice but optional.

Main functions:

Process development and Engineering, production coordination and tracking, customer interface, planning, and communications, laboratory/specifications development and coordination, and technical resource for EHS and all plant personnel groups to safely startup and establish new products and to improve efficiencies for existing product (yield/process improvements).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Production Coordination and Tracking

• Maintain and oversee Production Tracking Sheets for critical production/processes
• Maintain Customer interface and communications
• Develop and manage Batch Sheets for various processes as needed
• Become ‘process expert’ with focus on new processes; also includes existing processes

Evaluations (new & existing processes)

• Developing draft PFDs, and mass & energy balances
• Evaluating Optima’s process capability and unit operation deficiencies for new processes
• Generate specifications for raw materials and in-process samples

Scale-up and Design

• Work with customer and internal personnel on an ongoing basis to evaluate the practical technical aspects of their R&D/scale-up work and provide guidance for most practical paths.
• Model unit operations and generate PFDs and P&IDs for “cradle-to-grave” processes
• Provide information to support air emissions submissions to regulatory (for Emission Master computer system).
• Working knowledge of DeltaV Controls System or similar with the ability to learn
• Assist Controls Engineer with SOC details/Instrument/Control and Interlock strategies

Capital Project Management

• Project oversight for new equipment install and technical resource for design efforts
• Vendor/contractor interface

Plant Tests and Production

• Develop Procedures, campaign change-over documents
• Assist with Process Hazard Reviews
• Lead/Assist with waste minimization efforts
• Generate Pre-startup documents and shepherd sign-offs
• Inventory (raw materials & products) control projects
• Logistics (packaging supplies, production supplies, shipping/receiving materials)
• Lead transitioning efforts of new processes to Operations

Operator Training

• Safety
• New & existing process chemistry and unit operations

Troubleshooting

• Process issues in the plant
• Process improvements

Maintenance coordination including critical equipment/parts sourcing

Mentor other Process Engineers and Co-op Engineering students and coordinate project efforts as needed

Competencies:

• Recommended experience in a chemical or manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in English, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent math skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, schedule and plan maintenance.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations along with detailed reports.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing and keyboard use.
• Overtime may be required.
• Consistent and regular attendance required.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B sponsorship) now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optima Belle LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, consistent with applicable law.