Chemical Engineer Job
Internal Job Description
The Arkema Birdsboro site is seeking a Chemical Engineer that will provide the plant with an authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for projects/assignments. They will apply thorough knowledge of High Performance Polymers to conduct engineering and technology work; resolving problems that are often difficult and/or complex. Lead projects across the site as well as work cross-departmentally and across corporate groups as needed.
This Role Is Responsible For The Following
• Plant process ownership including support, development, improvements, troubleshooting and training
• Manages all aspects of area projects related to process improvements for small-mid capex investments
• Provide root cause analysis
• Improve process formulation through review/modification, optimization and updates
• Use DMAIC process to collect, record and analyze data to drive production and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide troubleshooting support
• Provide engineering knowledge and support to all types of personnel, levels and functions of the business unit
• General and Process safety
• Coordinate and lead site Process Hazard Analyses as Site Process Safety Contact
• Lead Pre-startup safety reviews for assigned area and support others
• Key contributor to plant safety programs
• Plant DCS programming and PLC program stewardship
• Manage, maintain and configure updates for plant distributed control system
• Manage plant wide PLC programs
• Other tasks as necessary
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
• A minimum of 3 years process engineer experience with experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
• 4 year degree in chemical engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered if previous work in chemical manufacturing exists
• Thorough understanding of polyamide technology
• Working knowledge of process control logic
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
Chemical Manufacturing
Engineering
Full-time