Position Summary: The Senior Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations
· Complete work using the fundamentals of process simulation with simulation program(s)
· Design a range of unit operations including reaction, distillation, refrigeration, fired heaters, and heat exchangers
· Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process trouble-shooting, and equipment maintenance
· Provide integrations of manufacturing input for safety, quality, reliability, and operability into design
· Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of trouble-shooting and process modifications
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
· 2+ years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering
· Experience in Petrochemical/chemical-based manufacturing such as ammonia, urea, methanol, etc. preferred
Additional Qualifications:
· Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities
· Experience with process simulation tools such as ASPEN, HTRI, and pipe hydraulics programs
· 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
· Proficient in Microsoft Office