Company:INEOS Phenol
JOB TITLE: PROCESS ENGINEER (Asset Engineer)
Location: Pasadena TX
JOB PURPOSE
The primary role of this position is program development and implementation of a Process Engineering strategy, five year capital planning, process optimization and some daily operation support.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
· All job activities should be executed in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the INEOS 20 Principles.
· Embrace INEOS Life Saving Rules in all aspects of the job.
· Responsible for the integrity management of assigned equipment.
· Complete all required training on schedule.
· Develop and implement a Unit Health Monitoring program.
· Support integrity of critical assets and protective systems, maintenance, and periodic
review of the critical equipment list, operating/integrity envelopes, applicable damage mechanisms, and inspection plans.
· Define and periodically review Operating Envelopes of assigned equipment.
· Assist with development of five-year capital plan.
· Develop long term process engineering improvement strategy for the site.
· Write and implement MOCs, including small and large Capital Projects.
· Process Engineering resource for PHA’s.
· Establish communications with appropriate operations personnel.
· Report investigation results with appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
· Main liaison between site and C3D Process Technology Group.
· Assist with tracking yields, production, and feed stock information into month end closing. Back up for the month end closing.
· Site representative for the C3 Process Safety Handbook.
· Maintain open communications with plant operators to ensure continuity of safe, efficient operations.
· Work with Operations department to troubleshoot operational issues and identify process problems.
· Assist in developing and reporting Production KPIs, monitor catalyst performance, identify process bottlenecks, use process data to identify long term trends and shifts
· Work with the controls group on Alarm Management and Rationalization efforts and implementing controls improvements to support Smart Manufacturing efforts.
· Provide input for daily shift Instructions.
· Develop process flow diagrams.
· Drive alarm management to completion and provide support for continuing success.
· Solicit input from all appropriate resources (engineering, operations, and maintenance) and balance conflicting requirements.
· Direct, coordinate, or participate in Process Safety Review or Management of Change process.
· Initiate communications with affected areas and produce progress reports.
· Lead RCA’s as needed.
· Provide engineering assistance and expertise to Operations and Maintenance as needed.
· Assist in meeting regulatory requirements assigned to the production facility including EPA/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), OSHA, and DOT regulations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
· Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
· Minimum of 5 years of experience.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Strong computational and data analysis skills
· Strong IT skills and Aspen process simulation software
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Good negotiator and influencer
· Good team leader and motivator
· Solid understanding of financial calculations and their impact on the bottom line
· Willingly takes the lead when challenges occur
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Ability to climb fixed ladder cages at heights of 30 ft. at a time. Total of 200 ft. (employee may need ladders as means of egress during emergency).
· Ability to climb 6 flights of stairs.
· Ability to enter enclosed spaces through 18” man-way for cleaning and inspection purposes.
· Ability to lift 50 lb.
· Ability to wear required PPE: Hardhat, safety glasses, chemical goggles, face shield, rigid safety shoes/boots, full/half face cartridge masks.
· Ability to work length of time outdoors/ inclement weather.
· Job specific: Climbing, balance, bend/stoop, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying.
· Need to evaluate understanding of proper lifting techniques and body mechanics.