Chemical Production Engineer

Employer
Genie Matthews and Associates
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Salary
Commensurate
Posted
Dec 11, 2024
Closes
Dec 14, 2024
Ref
2865193279
Role Type
Engineer
Career Level
Experienced Career
Education
Bachelor
Work Mode
Onsite
Contract Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Commercial / Industry
Our global chemical client is searching for an experienced Chemical Production Engineer to oversee plant production and drives operational improvements. You will be assisting in the design, enhancement, and execution of plant operations. The role is critical in ensuring that production teams operate safely while meeting goals related to productivity, cost efficiency, and product quality. Offering c ompetitive salary, comprehensive benefits and relocation package.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Involved in day to day production support for the continuous chemical operations including troubleshooting and problem solving of process equipment issues
Oversee plant controls, equipment, and distributed control systems.
Runs process trials and process improvement projects.
Manages continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.
Lead PHA re-validations.
Participate in or lead Process Safety Management (PSM) activities and audits.

Qualifications:

-Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering.
Minimum of 4 years of experience with knowledge of chemical process operations, OSHA regulations, and PSM practices.
Previous experience in chemical or polymer plant manufacturing is essential.
Familiarity with primary unit operations such as reaction, distillation, filtration, polymerization, crystallization, and separation.
Working towards Professional Chemical Engineer License preferred
Experience with reactors, heat exchangers, tanks, separators, crystallizers, centrifuges, filters, strainers, and pumps.
Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.