Remote Corporate Process Engineer

Corporate Process Engineer/Chemical Engineer/Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing/Chemicals/Chemical Manufacturing/Continuous Improvements/Refining/Refinery/Troubleshooting/Distillation/Petrochemicals/Speciality Resins/Resins/Surfaces/Travel/Chemical Industry/PSM/Multi-Site Responsibility Our client is a growing chemical manufacturer looking to add a Corporate Process Engineer. This person can be based remotely at their current location or can relocate to the Atlanta, GA. There will be travel to the various plants. Travel 33-40% at times.

The Corporate Process Engineer will develop, evaluate, and improve the manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, chemicals, and production equipment capabilities, working closely with automation, engineering and safety functions to ensure all aspects of change management are executed, and maintain all quality control standards.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the systems necessary to ensure quality of raw materials and finished products; provide support for all chemistry/quality related manufacturing issues; act as liaison between R&T (Research and Technology), Technical Service, Marketing & Sales, and Production.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency and output of the plants and ensure the manufacturing processes work at optimal levels in order to meet supply requirements.
• Provide technical advice on plant operations and process improvements to Site Process Engineers.
• Collaborate on the preparation of engineering analysis of projects that includes preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis & equipment selection.
• Lead the Site Process Engineers in the consistent application of Process Safety Management principles.
• Apply principles of mass, momentum and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme, and detail design. Ensure that all aspects of the operation and process meet specified safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead Corrective and Preventative Action documentation and response, including leading the site Process Engineers in the discipline of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Planning.

Requirements:

• B.S., Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years engineering experience in a PSM regulated chemical manufacturing facility.
• 5+ years of related experience in a batch chemical, chemical, petrochemical or petroleum production/refining facility.
• Strong background of continuously improving the capabilities of a process.
• Knowledge of distributive process control systems such as Emerson DeltaV or Honeywell Experion system.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel including peers and plant personnel.
• Knowledge of process simulation software such as ASPEN.
• Experience with distillation modeling and control.
• Experience in leading and facilitating root cause analysis and process hazard analysis.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt training/certification would be ideal.

Salary Range: Up to $135,000 + 10/15% yearly bonus potential

• Must be US Citizen or US Green Card holder/Permanent Resident