This role provides process engineering support to the LaPorte Acetyls unit (Acetic Acid and Vinyl Acetate Monomer, VAM, processes). Responsibilities include providing process support to the operations and day-to-day production engineering group. Overall focus will be on long-term improvements to the plant including providing process support to mid-size and major capital projects while maintaining a strong safety and environmental compliance focus. In addition, the position will be responsible for the long-range planning of the plant improvements for the Acetyls unit including any potential future growth opportunities.
A Day in the Life- Provide process engineering support to mid-size and major capital projects including any debottleneck opportunities within the plant
- Work with off-site engineering partners to develop solutions to gaps within the current system (including but not limited to various engineering studies, relief system evaluations, PHA/SIS evaluations, etc.)
- Develop recommendations to improve and optimize the overall plant performance
- Develop systems to improve and sustain value in the areas of safety, environment, production, reliability, cost and quality
- Maintain strong safety and environmental compliance focus
- Contribute to a team environment and establish work relationships with on-site and off-site functional groups to achieve results
- Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company and site goals
- Coach less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance on various process systems
You Bring This Value- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
- Typically a minimum of 8 years of prior engineer experience with relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical or chemical process industries
- Experience in the following technologies would be beneficial: Acetyls (Acetic Acid, VAM), Acetic Anhydride, Ethylene Oxide, Acrylic Acid, Maleic Anhydride, Phthalic Anhydride, Oxo Alcohols, Methanol, or other catalytic chemical manufacturing technologies utilizing fixed-bed multitubular reactors, carbonylation reactors, or complex catalyst-recycle systems.
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