Production Engineer

Axis, AL
Operations

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being

• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary: The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements. The Lead Production Engineer will develop strategies for projects to improve plant performance. Also provides operator training by developing, maintaining and conducting training programs.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Improve the baseline value of key area metrics toward entitlement values (or beyond entitlement values where possible).
  • Troubleshoot area process issues and de-bottleneck systems to maintain safety and environmental compliance and/or maximize production
  • Ensure daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met or exceeded
  • Implement robust control plans for process improvement projects by fully utilizing DCS (distributed control system) capabilities
  • Responsible for accurate production recording and OEE/Utilization calculations
  • Report process conditions and upsets to management
  • Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Provide coverage in management’s absence to always ensure adequate supervision.
  • Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
  • Supports and implements new products and products quickly, efficiently and safely
  • Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of troubleshooting and process modifications
  • Perform and lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews and execution.
  • Assist with SOP and training material development
  • Perform routine Standard Operating Procedure reviews

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
  • Six Sigma certification preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in process, production, or like environment such as refinery, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical. 

 

Additional Qualifications:

  • Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
  • Knowledgeable in areas of process equipment, chemistry, and controls
  • Lean manufacturing experience is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Application Process

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  • It is easy to apply for AdvanSix jobs online. Create a profile in DayForce and upload your resume or fill in the form with your job history.
  • Your profile and resume will be reviewed by a recruiter and you’ll be notified via email whether you will be proceeding with the interview process
  • The first interview will be a telephone screening with the HR and recruiting team, If there is mutual interest, there will be additional interviews with the team and an in-person site visit
  • Once interviews are completed, if you are determined a good fit for the AdvanSix team, a formal offer will be extended. Offers will first be verbally given and quickly followed by a formal letter via email
  • Every offer is contingent on the successful completion of the pre-employment and background checks required for the position.
  • We can’t wait for you to join the team!