Process Engineer

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical expertise and engineering support, leading process optimization and process troubleshooting efforts, and providing as-needed capital project support. This role will also work closely with new product introduction, scale-up, and feasibility studies.

The process engineer will be expected to perform process engineering duties, including, but not limited to, maintaining/updating/creating P&IDs, process flow diagrams, interlocks, and control schemes; developing process design calculations to support process optimization, process hazard analysis, and capital projects; and supporting process optimization, process hazard analysis, and capital projects.

As needed, support from the process engineer will be required for the plant DCS and PLC systems, including troubleshooting assistance and minor programming needs. The process engineer will have primary responsibility for the plant DCS, PLC, process historian, and PI process book.

LOCATION:Long Beach, CA

• Perform feasibility studies for technology transfers and new product introductions. Includes an assessment of current equipment capabilities and, if applicable, capital requirements.
• Provide process-related support to incident investigations, process deviations, and MOCs.
• Identify process variations and implement measures to reduce such variations and track the effectiveness of reduction measures.
• Assist with analyzing process data and critical quality parameters for control of the manufacturing process.
• Implement process optimization improvements and manage OEE reporting and analysis.
• Investigate off-grade batches, identify root cause, report findings, and implement action items.
• Prepare/update/create/manage flow diagrams, batch sheets, P&IDs, SOPs, and equipment and control specifications.
• Provide training to maintenance and production employees on unit operations, chemistry, and batch recipesor DCS changes/enhancements regarding production.
• Responsible for the day-to-day firefighting process associated with production.
• Provide minor support for the plant DCS and PLC control system, including programming and troubleshooting.
• Assume primary responsibility for maintaining and updating the Plant PI process book data historian.
• Provide process input for the creation of manufacturing batch sheets and collaborate with the plant/lab unit laboratory manager.
• Perform and embrace Manufacturing Excellence.
• Must be able to comply with all SNF safety rules and company policies.
• Comply with local EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety)regulations.
• Participate, coordinate, and/or lead process hazard reviews, pre-startup safety reviews, and management of change.
• Act as the site leader role model, participate in employee engagement activities, and be a champion for safety and compliance.
• Support engineering on call schedule with site engineers.
• Other duties communicated by the supervisor and/or the site leadership team.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree - in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have basic process design understanding of analytical, flow, level, pressure, temperature, and weight system instruments, and of pumps, tanks, and pressure vessel design.
• Must be punctual and meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond the normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Available to work all shifts.
• Normal work hours to be modified (reduced) by the department manager to support call-out hours.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• The individual must be organized, systematic, independent, and self-motivated.
• Prioritize, schedule, inspect work, and (re)direct resources as necessary across multiple tasks.
• Ability to read, understand, and develop P&IDs, batch sheets, process flow diagrams, and other engineering documents.
• Capable of fieldwork as needed to collect and verify data.
• Must read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and/or verbal instructions.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to create procedures and train operations personnel.
• Ability to lead process improvement and awareness at the plant.
• In-depth knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software, engineering spreadsheets/calculations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
• The ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Must have a basic understanding of Production Schedules.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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