Manufacturing Engineer

40% AREA SUPPORT

• ◆Monitor unit performance on a weekly and monthly basis by tracking key process indicators (KPI’s) and key operating parameters (KOP’s); setting targets for short interval controls (SIC’s)
• ◆Actively support the site and area safety programs via participation (or leadership) in PHA, LOPA, MOC, incident investigations, resolution of action items, and other activities to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance. Facilitate MOCs originating from unit needs
• ◆Update and maintain unit process safety information
• ◆Troubleshoot and optimize of the process to address gaps identified through performance monitoring
• ◆Work with reliability to provide technical support for RCA’s
• ◆Assist in delivering technical training to operators
• ◆Own the Consequences of Deviation procedures
• ◆Execute annual productivity plans
• ◆Participate on HCN team

40% UNIT OPTIMIZATION

• ◆Evaluate performance using the A2E (DMAIC) process and statistical tools to make process improvements
• ◆Use entitlement models to challenge and improve unit performance
• ◆Develop unit production expertise, continuously building a body of technical knowledge around unit operations and processes
• ◆Deliver tools and processes to enhance performance tracking and drive improvements
• ◆Assist with production planning, tracking, and closing

20% TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT

• ◆Develop high-level project scopes (option and benefit analysis) for unit related improvement projects
• ◆Represent the unit for all technology (R&D) projects
• ◆Facilitate idea management and vetting for unit improvement ideas - Generate innovative ideas for process improvements and work with Technology, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering to screen such ideas.
• ◆Interface with specialists to:
• ◆Optimize the current process using operational entitlement models
• ◆Implement new technology projects
• ◆Implement advanced performance tracking tools
• ◆Interface with process engineering to:
• ◆Initiate projects to improve the process
• ◆Escalate technical issues which require advanced modelling
• ◆Accounting and categorization of daily production losses
• ◆Reports to: Unit Operations Manager
• ◆Team Members: Unit Staff

• ✓Education - BS in Engineering preferably Chemical or Mechanical
• ✓0-3 years of chemical industry experience
• ✓Process optimization background
• ✓Experience troubleshooting in a plant environment

• ✓Systems - ASPEN products, heat transfer, hydraulics, etc.
• ✓Knowledge of Process Safety Management is essential
• ✓Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems
• ✓Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• ✓Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• ✓Ability to provide off-hours plant support is essential
• ✓Ability to perform in a highly dynamic work environment
• ✓Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives and manage projects from beginning to successful completion

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