SI Group

Production Engineer

SI Group • $70K — $95K *
Freeport, TX 77541In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum one year of engineering experience in a chemical plant
  • Experience with batch, semi-batch, and continuous processing & controls

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with EHS and improve EHS performance
  • Provide technical support for troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Train and lead troubleshooting and problem-solving processes
  • Collaborate with Quality for chemistry issues and improvements
  • Develop project scopes with site engineering for installations or retrofits
  • Analyze and improve raw material usage standards and yields
  • Monitor equipment utilization and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Participation in a culture of continuous improvement
  • Opportunities for personal and professional capability enhancement
  • Engagement in the Responsible Care Management System
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Production Engineer executes work in compliance the SI's ZERO EHS Impact Philosophy. The Production Engineer is responsible for partnering with cross-functional teams in the implementation of production improvements programs to optimize production.

How you will Make an Impact:

Production Engineer Functional Role
  • Ensures EHS compliance and continuous improvement in EHS performance
  • Provides technical support for Production troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis of process issues
  • Provides training on and leads advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving processes
  • Works collaboratively with Quality on chemistry related issues & method formulation improvements
  • Works cooperatively with site engineering to develops project scopes and process engineering packages for new installations and retrofit of facilities
  • Provides technical input for maintenance of raw material usage standards (SAP bill of materials); drives analysis and continuous improvement of raw material utilization (yield performance).
  • Provides analysis of equipment time utilization (OEE) and drives continuous improvement.
  • Responsible for functional safety execution for assigned processes including process hazard analysis (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR), and completion of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
  • Provide technical support to basic process control systems (DCS - Yokogawa) to optimize process performance and functionality for the operator. Activities may include: loop-tuning, alarm management, and small configuration tasks.
  • Assist production department with creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Leads or assist in the incident and near miss investigation processes to mitigate risk or resolve
  • Supports the development of KPIs and goals aligned with the PPMC; monitors KPI performance to identify support needs in addressing performance gaps
  • Prepare technical progress reports on active projects and initiatives
  • Satisfies all Corporate Quality Requirements
  • Practices Responsible Care 14001 through active participation in the Responsible Care Management System and adhere to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care 14001

Drive a Culture of Continuous Improvement
  • Partners to drive LEAN/Six Sigma, continuous improvement of processes and operations for increased productivity and efficiency (Operational Excellence)
  • Actively participates in a culture of continuous improvement through collaborative engagement and by providing suggestions in meetings and trainings to improves processes and systems
  • Ensures work is accomplished through defined, measured, and continuously improved work processes; proactively identifies and leverages best practices developed across SI

Ignite Impossible
  • Lives and supports SI's vision, mission, and values
  • Models personal leadership through the exhibition of SI's Value-Based Behavioral Competencies
  • Demonstrates strong personal awareness along and ability to build collaborative and productive relationships cross-functionally
  • Actively seek to engage in SI Group's Culture of Continuous Improvement through personal and professional capability enhancement

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:
  • BS of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, or demonstrated equivalency
  • A minimum of one year of engineering experience in a chemical plant
  • Experience in batch, semi-batch, and continuous processing & controls


About SI Group

SI Group is a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals and chemical intermediates, with strong positions in the plastics, oilfield, rubber, fuels & lubricants, active pharmaceutical ingredients and industrial resins industries. The company has three segments: Performance Additives, Process Solutions, and Intermediates. The Performance Additives segment provides specialty chemicals and intermediates used in a range of applications, including industrial resins, coatings, adhesives, fuels and lubricants, and plastics. The Process Solutions segment provides products and services that enhance the performance of industrial processes, including oilfield services and mining solutions. The Intermediates segment produces resins and intermediates used in the production of industrial resins, coatings, and adhesives. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Niskayuna, New York.
Learn more about SI Group
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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