Process Engineer IV

About the position

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come. The Process Engineer IV will provide process engineering technical support to Operations, Maintenance, Facilities Engineering, and various corporate departments. The Process Engineer IV is responsible for a variety of engineering activities that include identification and initiation of plant improvement projects, support of plant capital projects, technical support to production teams, resolution of all technical regulatory issues, and development/presentation of technical training. The Process Engineer IV performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products/processes/techniques. The Process Engineer IV assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests/products/equipment. Coordinates planning, organization, and implementation of engineering projects within constraints of specific objectives and target dates as specified by management. The Process Engineer IV must manage multiple assignments while working closely with other staff members, production teams, and maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a high degree of cooperation/teamwork with multiple departments
• Be flexible in work activities to support cross-functional department and position assignments
• Work with senior managers to communicate opportunities for manufacturing improvement, develop justifications for projects and improvement initiatives, and carry out the implementation of projects deemed valuable
• Develop a high level of technical proficiency in the manufacture of activated carbon and stay current with chemical engineering skills
• Seek out and develop new tools to advance and improve the company's engineering and carbon manufacturing processes
• Provide support to Facilities Engineering to develop and execute new projects
• Develop process flow diagrams, conceptual material and energy balances, and draft P&IDs to support the development of business cases and capital appropriation requests for new projects
• Perform basic economic analysis of proposed projects and consider multiple alternatives before presenting proposals
• Work with outside engineering contractors to guide their efforts, answer technical questions, and ensure technical correctness and viability of solutions proposed by contract engineering firms
• Work with engineering contractors to develop detailed design documents based on earlier conceptual work
• Verify equipment and process specifications and material and energy balances produced by outside engineering firms
• Work with internal Project Managers to ensure that projects will deliver on production, operability, and operating cost goals
• Provide engineering support to production plants as assigned
• Travel to facilities regularly to understand their processes and engineering needs
• Maintain good relationships with plant managers and operational and maintenance staff
• Actively seek opportunities to identify improvements in process economy, efficiency, and production rates
• Guide/mentor junior engineers in the completion of their assignments
• Participate in and lead, as assigned, cross functional teams within Calgon and in intercompany events and initiatives within Kuraray
• Work with plant management at multiple facilities to seek opportunities for efficiency, cost, and quality improvements
• Initiate and obtain approval for cost reduction projects
• Coordinate and/or participate in the design, installation and start-up of new projects at the plant

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from a four-year college or university is required
• 7-10 years of experience in a plant environment is required

Nice-to-haves

• 9+ years of manufacturing development/optimization experience is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription & vision insurance
• HSA & retirement savings (401k) with generous company match
• Incentives/bonus plans
• Competitive pay
• Dress for your day
• Hybrid schedules
• Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Fun events
• Learning & development opportunities