Process Engineer
Job Description
The Process Engineer will provide technical leadership in development and execution of Capital Projects from feasibility through construction and start-up. The person in this role will serve as the key technical resource to support plant optimization efforts regarding safety, capacity, cost, quality, and environmental improvements.
- Provide and facilitate technical process and equipment troubleshooting solutions using sound analytical troubleshooting methods
- Participate in and provide technical support for Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations
- Responsible for utilizing statistical process methods to verify control of batch and continuous processes
- Responsible for proposing Preliminary Scope Reports (PSRs) for new processes or projects and collaborating with appropriate individuals for input
- Provide process engineering leadership supporting plant operations during commissioning and start-up
- Participate on plant optimization teams to identify opportunities for improvements in cost, capacity, environmental and safety issues
- Serve as process engineer on capital project teams
- Experience with PLC and Wonderware programming and troubleshooting
- Performs network administration of switches, routers and firewalls used in SCADA, creates and updates SCADA security policies, procedures, and standard
- Initiates, develops, and completes projects relating to process control, industrial networking, end user support, and new computer hardware
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and safety data sheets
- Knowledge of sensors, programmable logic controls (PLC), and related equipment
- Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals
- Actively participate and contribute in all safety programs to continually improve the safety culture of the Company
- Effectively demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations or problems without guidance or supervision
Qualifications
- 7 years of experience working in the Chemical or related industry required
- Experience using Front End Loading is desired
- Sulfonation experience is desired
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is desired
- Demonstrated strong ability in process design including distillation, mass transfer, reaction, kinetics, and thermodynamics
- Experience working with external engineering resources:
prioritizing/delegating work and driving accountability/productivity desired
Education
- BS Chemical Engineering or industrial related field is required
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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 20 global manufacturing locations and over 2,000 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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