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.