SUMMARY:
Responsible for overseeing the day to day activities of the glycine unit and site utilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Review and evaluate capital projects as required.
2. Assist in the evaluation of any new products and or processes.
3. Review efficiency of plant processes and evaluate equipment and process vs. new technology.
4. Assist in the preparation of the capital budget by recommending payback improvement projects.
5. Optimize existing processes and show savings either via less waste, less costly waste outlets, more output, or lower fixed cost per unit of production. Document.
6. Track process yields, establish targets/goals. Recommend and show improvement in yields in Glycine.
7. Provide input on equipment and instrumentation selections.
8. Develop and maintain trends for glycine and DAXAD and any other process that becomes part of Deer Park site.
9. Learn plant processes and become technical expert both internally and externally. Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis of any off spec production or process issues.
10. Modify (or develop new) procedures as required in accordance with plant policies for any such changes (MOC, etc.).
11. Assist with plant wide energy savings projects and document.
12. Train and mentor plant operations personnel on proper process techniques and changes to insure continuity from day to day.
13. Assist with loss prevention reviews and recommend/incorporate safety controls on new or modified processes.
14. Other duties or special projects may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
5 to 10+ years of experience with the essential duties and responsibilities described above.
A BS or higher in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience with Process Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Reviews.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of office productivity software, including spreadsheets and word processing.
Experience with standard operating procedures.
Familiarity with health and safety regulations, PSM/RMP.
Desired:
High-level knowledge of process control software systems.
Experience working with AutoCAD.
Experience working with cGMP processes.
Experience working with boilers, compressors, chillers and cooling towers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 8 years
Ability to Relocate:
- Deer Park, TX 77536: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person