Reference #: E4FE36B5-C1CC-4The Senior Chemical Engineer will provide the plant with an authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for projects/assignments. They will apply thorough knowledge of High Performance Polymers to conduct engineering and technology work; resolving problems that are often difficult and/or complex. Lead projects and programs within the site. Leads and supports others on the engineering team as well as cross-departmentally and across corporate groups as needed.This role is responsible for the following:

　　Plant process ownership including support, development, improvements, troubleshooting and training

　　Manages all aspects of area projects related to process improvements for small-mid capex investments

　　Provide root cause analysis

　　Improve process formulation through review/modification, optimization and updates

　　Use DMAIC process to collect, record and analyze data to drive production and quality improvement initiatives

　　Provide troubleshooting support

　　Provide engineering knowledge and support to all types of personnel, levels and functions of the business unit

　　General and Process safety

　　Coordinate and lead site Process Hazard Analyses as Site Process Safety Contact

　　Lead Pre-startup safety reviews for assigned area and support others

　　Key contributor to plant safety programs

　　Plant DCS programming and PLC program stewardship

　　Manage, maintain and configure updates for plant distributed control system

　　Manage plant wide PLC programs

　　Other tasks as necessary, including mentoring junior engineers in their developmentThe ideal candidate will have:

　　A minimum of 5 years process engineer experience with at least 3 years in chemical manufacturing preferred

　　4 year degree in chemical engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered if previous work in chemical manufacturing exists

　　Thorough understanding of polyamide technology

　　Working knowledge of process control logic

　　Advanced communication and presentation skills

　　Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

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