Production Engineer - Innophos

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the process, support operations, promote safety and lead process improvement initiatives
• Update SOP's and manage engineering documentation
• Develop and report monthly performance metrics
• Prepare capital budget and projects for assigned processes
• Perform root cause analysis of process deviations and ensure follow-up on action items
• Participation in the Process Improvement Teams as necessary
• Work with plant team to achieve plant objectives
• Participate in investigations and the implementation of corrective actions to all customer complaints
• Evaluate production results/troubleshoot quantity and quality problems and implement corrective actions as required
• Track, calculate, and communicate production performance metrics, including but not limited to RFT and OEE
• Audit production databases daily for accuracy and completeness
• Oversee MOC process as it relates to the tasks of the position

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum BS Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, chemical preferred
• 3 or more years of experience preferred in chemical plant unit operations (reactions, heat transfer, size reduction, and bulk solid transfers)
• Phosphates manufacturing chemistry is a plus

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills including technical writing ability
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and fully conversant with all Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in managing capital projects (up to $100k); timelines, scheduling, installation, and deliverables review
• Ability to efficiently manage contractors, service suppliers, and vendors to accomplish business objectives
• Must be able to develop plant energy and material balances
• Must be able to read and develop PFDs and P&IDs
• Must have a good understanding of plant economics
• Good understanding of the hazards of materials such as natural gas, industrial solvents, lubricants, as well as the need for protection of the environment and basic knowledge of permit requirements
• Conceptual understanding of Good Manufacturing practices and Management of Change
• Knowledge of SPC techniques is a plus
• Knowledge/experience in reaction kinetics and process furnace operations is a plus
• Basic knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques is a plus
• Must have a strong commitment to safety
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Constantly performs office work
• Frequent climbing (ladders/stairs), standing, and bending
• Frequent temperature changes
• Frequent plant field visits
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional squatting

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