Process Improvement and Safety Engineer

About the position

We are looking for a talented Chemical Process Improvement Engineer to join our innovative team and make a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of our equipment and chemical operations at customer facilities as well as our own manufacturing operations. The Process Improvement and Safety Engineer will identify and work to implement process and safety improvement opportunities within the operations at Safe Foods' customer facilities. This position will require traveling to customer facilities and working alongside their designated representatives to improve the safety and efficiency of operations involving Safe Foods equipment and chemicals at their site. The Process Improvement and Safety Engineer will be the technical expert within Safe Foods for day-to-day operations of equipment and chemical utilization at our customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize various Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) techniques to conduct safety and operability studies for operations involving Safe Foods equipment and chemicals.
• Perform Root Cause Analyses as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and continually improve operating and emergency response procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety related to equipment operation associated with chemicals supplied by Safe Foods.
• Lead efforts to implement safety improvements and process improvements.
• Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines.
• Cultivate and model a safety culture with team members.
• Provide day-to-day chemical manufacturing support and technical assistance.
• Manage several projects simultaneously and effectively communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Develop, propose, and implement approved process improvement projects.
• Assist with developing and maintaining accurate P&IDs.
• Provide instructions for ensuring equipment is safely prepared for maintenance work.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering school.
• Effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and a keen sense of observation.
• Motivation to solve complex problems and troubleshoot abnormal data.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work alone and as a team member.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school.
• 2 years of related experience in chemical manufacturing that included responsibilities for process safety and operational efficiency improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training & Development Opportunities