Production Engineer

Braskem

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with relevant experience in petrochemical or chemical process industries.
  • Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
  • Knowledge of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS.
  • Ability to work effectively in team settings and build relationships with functional groups.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement systems for health, safety, environment, production rates, equipment reliability, cost, and quality improvements.
  • Direct day-to-day plant operations and oversee processes.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement teams and initiatives.
  • Scope and justify improvement projects and support capital projects through the FEL process.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for equipment and process-related problems.
  • Provide technical data related to environmental incidents and follow compliance protocols.
  • Review and approve Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Access to Teladoc services
  • Flexible work schedules like 9/80 for eligible team members
Full Job Description
Department: Production

Location: La Porte, TX

Travel Involved: 0-10%

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating unit key process variables to drive process and product improvements while maintaining a strong safety and environmental compliance focus. Apply technical knowledge to detect causes of deviations in quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption or provide training to less experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Develop and implement systems to improve and sustain value across health, safety, environment, production rates, equipment reliability, cost, and quality.
  • Follow and direct day to day plant operations.
  • Participate and/or lead Continuous Improvement teams and subteams.
  • Develop initial scope and business case for improvement projects. Support Capital projects through the FEL process. Assist in developing commissioning and start-up procedures for new equipment.
  • Lead root cause analysis studies to resolve plant process and equipment related issues.
  • Provide technical data for Environmental events such as process leaks and ECAT tasks.
  • Participate, lead, and approve MOCs and PSSRs.
  • Participate in PHAs.
  • Responsible for review and resolution of action items as a result of HES, ISO, Insurance audits, and PHA studies.
  • Monitor intermediate and product analyses and statistical data.
  • Assists in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints and nonconforming products.
  • Develop, modify, and/or review operational procedures.
  • Help coordinate and plan special product trials.
Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering with internship or other experience working as a chemical engineer with relevant experience in the petrochemical or chemical process industries.
  • Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Knowledge of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS.
  • Possess skills to be able to contribute in a team environment and establish work relationships with onsite and offsite functional groups to achieve results. Incumbent must be self-motivated, and results oriented.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications as well as computer skills. Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:
  • Experience in a polymer production plant
  • 2 years of experience


What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
  • Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

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