Sr. Process Engineer
Vertellus · Pasadena, MD
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Vertellus (industrial) in Pasadena, MD. Supports/Leads PHAs for new product introductions and existing product revalidations assessments.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC, SPC
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live process postings in Maryland.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (10+ years)
Typical $105k–$155k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 60%
- ✓ Lean 50%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
- ✓ Six Sigma 40%
- FDA / GMP 20%
- Automation 20%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Monitors routine operations of chemical processing units through the use of statistical process control techniques to assure compliance with established operating procedures, and customer
requirements
- ✓Observes plant areas for opportunities and improvements through technical, analytical tools and prepare technical reports including recommendations for modifications
- ✓Acts as plant support of process safety management program including HAZ-OPS, Management of Change (MOC), etc.
- ✓Takes an active role in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of solutions
- ✓Supports/Leads PHAs for new product introductions and existing product revalidations assessments
- ✓Assists R&D in the development and scale-up of new products
- ✓Identifies/develops project scope and plans to support strategic objectives
- ✓Leads projects such as capital and continuous improvement for new or existing products and collaborates with vendors, ensures all project deliverables, budgets, and timelines are achieved while reducing cost, increase capacity, improve safety and quality
- ✓Leads projects focused on new product introductions or technology transfers
- ✓Specifies new and existing process equipment, safety devices, and utilities for new capacities or services
- ✓Applies structured problem solving to optimize and continuously improve equipment utilization, waste generation, production yields, labor, and other cost reductions (i.e., Lean 6-Sigma DMAIC, DOE, etc.)
- ✓Ensures sustainment through review and development of and training on SOPs
- ✓Collects, analyzes, and reports data related to production capabilities and plant operations
- ✓Maintains PSM required documentation including mass and energy balance, Process, and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- ✓Completes other project work as necessary to support safe operations
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
- ✓Experience with Distributed Control Systems, Honeywell preferred
- ✓LEAN Six-Sigma Green Belt preferred
Experience
- ✓10+ years of experience in chemical process engineering and process design
- ✓Significant chemical manufacturing experience required
- ✓Experience managing complex and time-sensitive projects
requirements
and methods
- ✓Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
- ✓credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
- ✓outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
- ✓driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that e
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Vacancy Name Sr. Process Engineer
Vacancy No VN630
Department Engineering
Location Pasadena
Employment Type Full-Time
Company Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.
Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.
Description A Senior Process Engineer will have demonstrated work and leadership characteristics required to achieve success in a chemical manufacturing environment. The position will lead and support capital projects including strategic objectives in process safety, innovation, optimization, and technical support while providing production support to ensure continuous operation of all plant equipment.
Job Details Role Specific
Compliance
- •Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
- •Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly
- •Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
Problem Solving and Innovation
- •Active participation within continuous improvement activities
- •Participates in problem solving
- •Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
- •Assists in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
- •Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Fundamental knowledge of continuous and batch chemical operations including reaction, distillation, heat exchange, solids handling, utilities, and process control.
- •Experience in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
- •Experience scaling up lab data and/or pilot plant data into successful commercial processes.
- •Familiarity with Six Sigma Processes
- •Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
- •Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results
- •Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
- •Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities which allow assessments of situations and opportunities
- •Flexibility to work in both office and operating plant environments on a wide variety of activities
- •Demonstrated knowledge in methodologies and tools including PHA/HAZOP, risk ranking, LOPA, Relief System Design, root cause analysis, mechanical integrity, management of change, pre-startup safety review, and additional process safety management
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