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Search Enterprises has multiple openings at various levels in engineering and management across the US, and these positions change daily. A relationship with us will be beneficial no matter how small your geographic target area or how specific your position requirements may be. We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience in Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations & Engineering Management, PSM, and Process Design. Many of these positions are ideal for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move up in an organization. Contact us so we know who you are when the right position comes available with one of our clients.

Having specialized in technical and management positions within the Chemical, Petrochemical and Refining Industries since 1977, we have many clients who do not advertise their needs and utilize SEI to source and qualify candidates. A tribute to anyone in our field is the ability to survive recessions and the dynamics of economic and technological change. Search Enterprises has done that for more than 40 years!

We DO NOT make any contacts with your resume until you give us the go-ahead based on position descriptions that we provide you, nor are we a member of any 'sharing' organization. Your resume is safe with us until you give us the 'go-ahead' to make a contact. So, let's hear from you, and one of our professionals will give you a call to discuss your career and what we can or cannot do. Search Enterprises maintains offices in Florida and Tennessee.

Chemical Engineering degree and experience in the Chemical, Petrochemical, Refining, or related industries. Position scopes vary, so please get in touch to see what there may be for you.

We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you.

CAVEAT: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, petrochemical, refining, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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OVERVIEW: This role reports directly to the Plant Manager with the opportunity to develop their Operations team from creation of the organizational structure as well as leading the team to operate the facility. In addition to the development of the operations group, the Operations Manager will be actively involved with final detailed engineering and construction of the facility.

DUTIES:
Support the ongoing engineering and construction of the facility.
Design the Operations organizational structure and lead selection, training, and continuous development of this team.
Lead Operations Specialist to execute best-in-class safety, process safety, and environmental performance.
Support development and lead implementation of Standard Operating, Emergency Response, and Process Safety procedures.
Develop production KPIs with input from engineering and others. Implement systems to monitor and maintain group accountability for meeting KPIs.
Manage department budgets and production goals to meet or exceed plan performance.
Manage and evaluate equipment, utilities, and infrastructure resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime.

REQUIREMENTS:
Chemical Engineering degree is strongly preferred. However, other Bachelor technical degrees may be considered with demonstration of process knowledge.
Technical experience in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or other closely related industry.
Minimum of 5 years of direct operational leadership in a 24/7 operating facility.
Basic understanding of Occupational/Process Safety, Environmental compliance, and Maintenance practices in chemical, petroleum refining/petrochemical, or other closely related industry.
Strong technical knowledge of process operations including reaction chemistry, distillation, heat transfer, and related operational concepts.
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills including proficiency with both written and verbal technical communication.

Preferred Qualifications:
Construction, commissioning, and startup of refining, petrochemical, chemical processes, or other closely related industry.
Training and development of process operators.

NOTE: We have opportunities similar to this one with a number of Fortune 500 clients in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and coatings/resins sectors. They/We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering, or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you. We DO NOT contact our client companies on your behalf without your approval.

CAVEATS: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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PURPOSE: Develops, scales, and aids commissioning of new industrial processes and new process plant and equipment designs or modifies and improves existing ones to support efficient, at-scale production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Process Engineer works closely with Process Chemists and Production and Design Engineers in cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that process plants are set up to provide maximum output levels from and efficient running of the respective production facilities:
Leads development, scale-up, and implementation of new processes and products or de-bottlenecking of existing processes, equipment, and their configurations to support company growth.
Works with Process Chemists from lab scale proof-of-concept to pilot demonstrations for reliable scaling data gathering; develops Process Safety Information & Technical Packages to support design, build, and scaleup.
Works with Design Engineers to develop, specify, and complete equipment configurations and installations on-time; considers employed materials, operating windows, desired product ranges, and relevant process technologies within appropriate regulatory, quality, and economic considerations.
Initiates and/or champions MOC design reviews and addresses Action Items; supports EH&S and PSM compliance/improvement needs for the plant.
Assists Operations in commissioning and validating new processes and plants for target product ranges and efficiencies; includes developing in-process metrics, monitoring run progress, and troubleshooting.
Evaluates process feasibility/fit, make versus buy cost, and COGs determinations and recommends insourcing (internal) or outsourcing (tolling), the latter of which may require travel.
Matches fitness-for-use requirements to process measurements and set points; assists Quality in ensuring target product levels are sustained in production.
Evaluates process and product variation data and identifies quality improvement opportunities using trended data, or simulation and statistical SPC tools.
Assesses process development, plant reconfiguration, or expansion options by developing and testing process simulation models; propose quantifiable/scope of value add versus cost tradeoffs for justification.
Ensures relevant safety and efficiency considerations related to the project operator, the environment, the process, and the product(s) are considered, documented, and communicated for all stages.
Identify gaps and mitigate historical issues is key.

REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Chemical Engineering with experience in a chemical/petrochemical manufacturing environment.
Independent management of projects >$250M.
Requires good oral and written communication and time management skills. Solid communication skills. You will be interacting with Operators, Production Manager and VP of Operations.
Proven track record of successful process scale-up and implementation in a chemical manufacturing plant.
Highly proficient with chemical manufacturing unit equipment operation and equipment & process trouble shooting.
Capable of leading process incident RCAs and addressing assigned Corrective Actions and PHA Recommendation Items.
Practical knowledge of DCS and PLC plant control systems and their programming to support manufacturing needs is highly desirable.
PSM experience is a must.
Must have at least 3 years at a facility supporting a unit/leading a unit.

CAVEAT: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, petrochemical, refining, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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OVERVIEW: The Process Engineer will be reporting to the Director, Process Engineering and Quality. The position works closely with the Operations Manager to drive process optimization and improvement for assigned units in the production plant. The position will develop to be the process owner and subject matter expert for assigned areas, including formulation vessels, packaging lines, and associated processes. Responsibilities will include daily assessment of performance of the process units (yield, throughput, quality), investigation and corrective actions for quality and safety incidents, and conformance to company safety and quality standards. In addition, the position will lead or support continuous improvement projects to drive safety, quality, efficiency, cost, new product introduction, and new equipment design and commissioning in the plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process Performance - Routine measurement and assessment of process performance for assigned formulation vessel (reactor), storage, and packaging lines or areas. Focus on providing training, procedures, corrective actions, and tools (5S, Root Cause Analysis, etc.) for achieving cycle time and yield targets.
Process Improvement Projects - Identify, lead, or support projects that optimize performance metrics and achieve plant goals. These may include work-process design and implementation, equipment procurement and implementation, software implementation, training, SOP development.
Quality - Work with Quality personnel to ensure and support appropriate procedures, training, tools, incident investigations, and metrics are in place to conform to company quality and contamination prevention standards for assigned units. Drive improvement in key Quality metrics such as right-first-time and non-conforming products.
Safety, Health, and Environmental - Work with HSE personnel to ensure and support appropriate procedures, training, tools, incident investigations, and metrics are in place to conform to company standards for assigned units. Support waste reduction.
New Product Introduction - Support introduction of new or modified products to assigned process units. Participate in transfer-to-manufacturing process.
Mentoring - Provide tactical guidance to assigned co-ops or interns.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with manufacturing/process/quality engineering experience. Able to identify, drive, and implement key process improvements working with plant management, quality, safety, supervisors, maintenance, engineering, operators, etc.
Working knowledge of chemical process and or packaging equipment. Exhibit personal energy in responding to change in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing organization. Disciplined, focused, resilient, teamwork, entrepreneurial, collaborative and inclusive style. Experience with manufacturing improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, preferred.

NOTE: We have opportunities similar to this one with a number of Fortune 500 clients in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and coatings/resins sectors. They/We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering, or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you. We DO NOT contact our client companies on your behalf without your approval.

CAVEATS: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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SUMMARY: The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for plant optimization and advanced troubleshooting to enable consistent production to meet customer demand. The engineer works as a member of the operate plant team ensuring excellence in EH&S, quality and reliability. This position supports various unit operations - both liquid and dry forms.

DUTIES:
Actively participate in facility EH&S excellence initiatives
Support facility drive to a Reliability Centered Culture by identifying & implementing opportunities to eliminated unplanned events
Monitor plant performance and proactively respond to deviations
Gather and analyze data to ensure production meets business plan
Support improvements in operability, process control, operating discipline, and equipment optimization. May execute improvement projects.
Monitor and define opportunities for Asset Utilization improvements
Lead RCI’s for Unplanned Events, Root Cause analysis, and Corrective Actions
Work with Supply Chain on production planning to meet customer needs
Actively participate on operations teams
Support compliance with quality certifications (ISO, etc)
Manage capital projects

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree Chemical Engineering with strong chemistry / chemical reactions background. Experience with troubleshooting various process issues, and supporting process improvement projects. Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple projects. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma problem-solving process.

NOTE: We have opportunities similar to this one with a number of Fortune 500 clients in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and coatings/resins sectors. They/We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering, or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you. We DO NOT contact our client companies on your behalf without your approval.

CAVEATS: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

Key Words: process engineer, chemical design engineer, chemical engineer, development engineer, controls engineer, instrumentation engineer, chemical engineering, process engineer, process control engineer, process development engineer, process controls engineer, instrumentation engineer, chemical engineering, process engineer, process control engineer, ChE, petrochemical, refinery, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, process plant, operations, maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Production Manager is responsible for the overall management of a section of the plant. Their main responsibility is to give direction to the departmental personnel on a daily basis in order to achieve departmental goals. Specific responsibilities include:
Establishing and monitoring production capacity
Actual production to demand plan
Product quality
On-time shipments
Inventory optimization
Operating efficiency (OAU)
Product yields
Process monitoring and optimization
Material usage variances
Interface with the maintenance department concerning needs in their areas
Equipment preparation for maintenance
Assisting in maintenance PM compliance
Manage hourly operators
Controls operating cost
Investigates and documents incidents, to find root cause and implement corrective actions
Provides safety leadership for the department
Support of PSM
Management of Change initiator
Assist with Process Hazard Analyses
Write and update operating procedures
Ensure operators receive adequate training
Lead HAZCOM and PSM/RMP training for their areas
Perform operator qualification testing
Support new product development
Prioritize equipment and personnel resources
Ensure environmental compliance in their areas
Identifying capital needs
Assist in capital project scope development
Perform safety and risk assessments

FUNCTIONS:
Production: Documents and measures standard cycle time and tracks asset utilization for assigned areas. Analyzes labor utilization and helps foreperson schedule manpower to minimize overtime. Meets all orders on time. Assures raw material availability based on production schedule. Available off hours to troubleshoot production/quality issues as needed.
Training: Provides necessary training required by law and the company. Ability to embrace and promote change. Ability to teach operators and forepersons to assume responsibility. Assures completion of scheduled training.
Quality: Drives continuous improvement in the process by using engineering tools.
Maintenance: Ensures preventative maintenance tasks are done on time and in compliance with the PM schedule. Departmental shutdowns are scheduled and required tasks are completed. Daily equipment inspections are completed. Supports and develops capital planning objectives. Ensures MOCs are documented with approvals.
Inventory Management: Minimizes working capital by managing raw material and finished goods inventory levels per the plant priorities. Appropriate inventory level defined and maintained for partials and scraps. Off-spec reworked within plant targets. Oversees inventory counts and adjustments. Review and explain material usage variances.
Procedural Documentation: ISO compliance: follows documented procedures, ensures control sheets are accurate and filled out by operators.

REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Supervisory exposure in a technical manufacturing environment. Able to handle numerous complex tasks simultaneously.

NOTE: We have opportunities similar to this one with a number of Fortune 500 clients in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and coatings/resins sectors. They/We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering, or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you. We DO NOT contact our client companies on your behalf without your approval.

CAVEATS: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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SUMMARY: The Process Engineer will maintain reliability and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers. The Process Engineer will identify, develop, and implement improvements to constantly improve site safety, process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.

DUTIES:
Provides support to the engineering department.
Verifies and tests assigned metrics on projects.
Enters test results into quality control database.
Identifies potential areas of product improvement; recommends and assists with development of appropriate solutions.
Ensures compliance with applicable company and client quality requirements in all assigned programs, functions, products, and areas.
Identifies and reports problems with specific processes or products to the respective teams.
Assists engineers in the development of new methods to improve product quality and process efficacy and efficiency.
Collaborates with project staff to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the project.
Facilitates and contributes to the development of project plans and designs.
Recommends and/or analyzes materials, equipment, and practices used in the project.
Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors.
Supervises progress of development project.
Compares the actual cost of development project to estimates.
Collaborates with design group to change plans if problems arise.
Analyzes equipment, systems, processes, and systems to identify modifications to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership and production.
Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
Collaborates with project engineers from other plants to share problems and solutions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Experience as a Chemical Engineer preferably in production/process area of specialty chemical products.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent analytical skills.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Efficient time management skills.
Ability to read and understand manuals and maintain proper records.
Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
Ability to identify key details.
Basic understanding of ISO-9000.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

NOTE: We have opportunities similar to this one with a number of Fortune 500 clients in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and coatings/resins sectors. They/We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering, or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you. We DO NOT contact our client companies on your behalf without your approval.

CAVEATS: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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DUTIES:
Cultivate a culture of commitment to safety excellence while ensuring responsible and disciplined operations within the unit.
Support the Process Safety Management program, including the MOC process, PHA participation, and follow-up, maintenance of Operating Procedures, operator training and certification, and development of Process Safety Information for the entire building.
Work with chemical operators to incorporate ideas and best practices into process improvements.
Monitor and implement ideas to maximize overall asset utilization (OAU) and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Become familiar with the operating equipment and be able to troubleshoot problems to improve equipment performance.
Coach other engineers though technical problem solving.
Work with maintenance coordinator to improve equipment reliability.
Work with chemical operators to learn the process and how it is performed and to solicit innovative ideas for improvement.
Identify capital projects and provide justification and start-up support.
As a senior technical resource, provide guidance and training for process engineers and operators. This may involve interaction outside of normal business hours as the department runs 24/7.
Collaborate with process technology group to ensure the successful transfer of new products and technologies.
Work with project engineers to identify, provide justification and start-up support for capital projects.
Domestic and international travel for training, meetings, customer visits, and supplier visits may be required.

REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in chemical engineering with experience in chemical operations.
Demonstrated process engineering skills, with an emphasis on troubleshooting and process improvement.
Familiar with unit operations and able to learn and understand intricacies of specific chemical processes.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma.
Experience with root cause analysis tools and risk assessments.
Ensure safe operations by observing all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) procedures.
Understand the general concepts of ISO 9001.

Considered a Plus:
Knowledge of thermoplastic polyurethane chemistry and production.
Programming experience with Delta V DCS.
Knowledge of SAP.
Experience with project engineering, construction processes, and project management.
Six Sigma certification.
Graduate degree in chemical engineering from an accredited university.

NOTE: We have opportunities similar to this one with a number of Fortune 500 clients in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and coatings/resins sectors. They/We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering, or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you. We DO NOT contact our client companies on your behalf without your approval.

CAVEATS: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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JOB SUMMARY: The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring assigned engineering projects. Works with management, engineers and other organizations to monitor project compliance with applicable codes, practices, polices, project performance standards and specifications. Interact daily with internal/external clients to interpret needs, requirements and represent the company in project meetings. This position is also responsible for technology documentation, corrective action and minor capital projects initiated by the department. Upon completion of project work, this position will also work in support of process technology, the technology transfer of processes from R&D to the plant, process reliability and repeatability, product yield and quality, equipment design, process safety, process control and documentation.

DUTIES:
Capital project management to include coordination of all phases of capital projects from business justification to start-up including scope development, evaluation and selection of technical alternatives, construction management and start-up.
Report key project performance parameters
Coordinate and direct contractors and vendors during project execution
Participates in PHA’s and HAZOP studies.
Integrate new technologies into the plant manufacturing processes.
Apply engineering expertise, analyze data for trends, and identify process & operational improvements.
Preparing deliverables including: P&IDs, material balances, flow sheets and design calculations
Responsible for following all of the ISO/RC procedures in regard to PSM, Process Control and Documentation.
Coordinating chemical technology transfer from the R&D labs to manufacturing
Investigate and plan corrective actions along with applying statistical techniques in order to improve, track, investigate quality problems.
Apply root cause analysis techniques and creative alternatives to technical related problems
Maintaining effective communications and working relationships with operators, maintenance, engineering, contractor, administrative support, and R&D personnel
Provide knowledge of engineering concepts to include thermodynamics, heat transfer, etc.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrated ability to function as a Senior Process Engineer upon completion of various engineering projects. Attend meetings as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Engineering Manager. This position does not supervise other employees.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the following budget: Oversight of specific project budget elements. Budget Range: $50,001-$1,000,000

REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
Minimum of five years of experience in a project management role.
Minimum of five years of Chemical processing experience, batch preferred.
Detail-focused ability to manage and monitor the technical and mechanical aspects of a project.
Previous experience in chemical plant construction.
Strong ability to identify problems, root cause and preventive measures.
Knowledge of plant utilities systems including their operation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of chemical process industry unit operations.
Knowledge of automated process control systems and configuration as well as use of a distributed control system (DCS) for automation control.
Ability to author, modify and interpret CAD drawings and P&ID’s
Experience in utilizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Willingness to take ownership and pride in results of work.
Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize workload.
Good oral and written communication skills
Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups.
Able to work as part of a team.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Experience with batch processing
Experience in processes using highly hazardous chemicals.
Experience in PSM covered processes and requirements.
Experience with Honeywell DCS
Professional Engineering License or Fundamentals of Engineering Certification

Work Environment: Typical industrial environment occasionally exposed to noise, heat, dirt, chemicals, steam, wet floors, outside weather conditions. Employee must be prepared to provide continuous production support – such as pilot production, trial production, etc., either directly or indirectly by telephone. Must use appropriate PPE as required. Must be able to work in a normal manufacturing environment, including enclosed spaces and exposure to various hazards, as well as being able to work outside when required.

QUANTITATIVE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The employee's performance will be evaluated based on the timely and correct completion of the essential job duties and achievement of objectives as agreed upon during the annual review process. Key performance areas could include:
Safety and Environmental compliance.
Capital project timeline and cost.
Accuracy and availability of records and reports
Plant utilization, productivity and yield.
Process downtime relative to equipment failure.
Performance Rating during various audits (i.e., ISO, OSHA, PSM, KCJ, Customer)
Involvement in Company Safety programs and subcommittees.

CAVEAT: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, petrochemical, refining, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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OVERVIEW: The Engineering Manager will be responsible for development, and implementation of new process technologies for the plant while continually seeking ways to improve operating yield and enhancing efficiency of existing operations. Interact and collaborate with sites around the world to leverage our global footprint in manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive continuous improvement.
Improve plant productivity each year by an agreed and recorded percentage recorded in AN tracker.
Use standardized methodologies for problem solving and improvement projects (e.g. L6σ, RCPS).
Implement, maintain and stimulate visual performance management e.g. by Gemba Walks.
Use and review KPI’s for performance management.
Product right the first time.
Own troubleshoot ISO program and auditing.
Responsible for introduction/elimination of new products (PI&C) according to regulations (includes chemical reviews, safety reviews etc.).
Responsible for quality control of the existing product portfolio. Delivery OTIF – how many shipments were missed from a quality standpoint.
Manage the investment project portfolio for the plant.
Ensure that long term plans are in place and communicated.
Provide expert know-how and input to the scoping and basic engineering of capital projects.
Act as project owner representative and process engineer in capital projects.
Create a capable organization where people perceive their workplace as a great place to work, meaning, and set direction by having a clear communication structure in place.
Walk and talk the company values.
Maintain a competence management system resulting in required competencies, training programs, hiring policy and succession planning.
Drive talent management.
Set individual targets and agree upon development plans as a result of performance dialogs.
Drive a high engaged culture ensure proper staffing, (functionally) lead, coach, appraise and develop staff as appropriate.
Ensure that a cost budget for the Technology department is set up and achieved (take measures if targets not reached).
Mutual responsibility with other people in the management team to reach the targets for the site.

REPORTS TO: Site Director.
DIRECT REPORTS: Technology Engineer (1), QC Lab Supervisor (1).
INDIRECT REPORTS: 11 lab employees.

REQUIREMENTS:
BS in Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Manufacturing Technology degree.
Create a shared operational/technical management vision.
Excellent leadership skills and communication skills.
Experience in P&L management/technology leadership experience in managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
Knowledge about the products, chemistry, and processes in the plant.
Deep experience in Lean 6 Sigma.
SAP knowledge and review PIE and SAP you manage the plant from a quality standpoint.
Statistics monthly report a strong background is huge.
Support marketing with tools and competencies to manage and grow the business.

NOTE: We have opportunities similar to this one with a number of Fortune 500 clients in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and coatings/resins sectors. They/We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering, or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you. We DO NOT contact our client companies on your behalf without your approval.

CAVEATS: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, refining, petrochemical, resins/coatings, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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DUTIES: Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations to the engineering team and upper management. Participate in day-to-day operations to resolve process issues and provide technical solutions as needed. Maintain and update Process Safety Management initiatives including procedures, process safety information, piping and instrument diagrams, and process hazard analysis. Provide process engineering support to all aspects of site operations, guiding new equipment design and commissioning, introducing new products and problem-solving process issues. Apply a sound knowledge of safety and environmental concerns in all undertakings. Provide process engineering support for capital projects.

REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Chemical Engineering with process engineering experience in chemicals processing. PSM experience preferred. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify root cause and implement corrective actions. Strong work ethic, high level of integrity and ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Self-starter who works well independently or in a team environment.

CAVEAT: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, petrochemical, refining, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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DUTIES:
Manage the site maintenance, mechanical integrity, and reliability processes through the use of RAGAGEP procedures and methods for all site assets in this PSM-covered facility.
Lead and develop department personnel including engineers, supervisors, craft persons, and contractors.
Implement procedures and policies for employee and job safety and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements such as OSHA PSM, EPA, RMP, as well as standards and codes such as American Petroleum Institute (API), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), National Electric Code (NEC), etc.
Develop and implement procedures, documents, and systems for maintenance activities.
Maintain and develop plant engineering standards.
Work with contractors including selection, providing direction, and verification of work efficiency
Actively participate in the facility quality initiatives including tracking / reporting of maintenance KPI’s, development and upkeep of maintenance specific quality elements, job audits, internal quality audits, and supplier quality management. Ensure quality of incoming materials and supplies through the various quality control procedures.
Manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including work order flows and master data. Manage the work order process including organizing, coordinating, planning, kitting, scheduling, execution, review, and close out.
Ensure jobs are estimated, planned, and scheduled properly and communicate plans through published work schedules, charts, etc. This includes routine jobs, turnarounds, and projects.
Responsible for physical plant upkeep including production assets, fixed fire protection assets, buildings, and grounds. Oversee stores inventory and toolroom and maintain spare parts for the facility. Ensure receipt and verification process for incoming parts and materials.
Work with management to develop and implement budgets and capital plans.
Understanding of capital requirements including identification and development of a working model for a facilities and maintenance 3–5-year capital expenditure plan that supports both current production and forecasted growth.
Ability and willingness to work in a variety of conditions (field, warehouses, and process areas). Ability to work weekends and/or holidays as may be required to ensure the plant is properly maintained. Repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting (minimal requirement 60 lbs.)

REPORTS: Reports to the Plant Manager. Reporting to this person will be over 30 people to include 22 employees and 20-25 contract employees. They have 2 engineers, production coordinator, 2 millwrights, 2 HVAC techs, 1 Rotating Equipment Supv, 1 I&E Supv, 4 Instrument Techs, 1 Mech Lead, Pipefitter, 3 Boiler Makers, Planner, Inspectors, Electricians.

REQUIREMENTS:
A technical Bachelor Degree is required (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred)
Chemical Plant Maintenance experience required including supervision of engineering and maintenance personnel.
Five years of Maintenance Department Supervision experience required.
The working knowledge of chemical plant operations and maintenance is important. Direct experience with PSM/RMP covered processes is required.
Advanced experience in service contracting high quality outside services, contract negotiations and management.
A demonstrated record of achieving cost efficiency.
Extensive Mechanical Integrity & Reliability Based Maintenance experience.

SKILLS:
Strong interpersonal leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Demonstrated history of critical thinking and problem solving
MS Office Suite applications.
Enterprise resource planning / computerized maintenance management system platforms
(SAP, Oracle, Chempax, Maximo, etc.)
Experience with reading prints, schematics, drawings and repair manuals.
Working knowledge of pipe-fitting, welding, millwright and related skills in order to assess
proficiency of contractors and in-house maintenance crew.
Ability to collaborate with cross functional maintenance teams from multiple sites as part of
continual improvement
Working knowledge of API, ASME and other related standards.

NOTE: We have opportunities similar to this one with a number of Fortune 500 clients in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and coatings/resins sectors. They/We are always looking for candidates with credentials and experience similar to the above. We have positions for engineers who are seeking an opportunity to move in operations, engineering, or production. So if the location or responsibilities of this position do not satisfy your present career desires, let us hear from you anyway, as other unadvertised positions may be of interest to you. We DO NOT contact our client companies on your behalf without your approval.

CAVEATS: Your experience must be as a direct employee of an operating chemical, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or closely related industry. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must reside in the USA.

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