Process Engineer

About the position

The Sr. Process Engineer will report to the Plant Manager and work closely with our team of Corporate Engineers. This role offers significant opportunities for upward mobility. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams. The Sr. Process Engineer will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and environmental teams to enhance the carbon black manufacturing process. Responsibilities include creating and managing production processes, suggesting equipment improvements, and ensuring efficient and safe operations. The focus areas are increasing product yield, process control, safety, performance optimization, and compliance with environmental standards. Additionally, the engineer will mentor other engineers and help plant leaders improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to Process Engineers and the entire Engineering Department.
• Assist with planning plant projects, process improvements, and timelines.
• Manage projects related to process improvement, safety, compliance, and plant growth. Present updates to management.
• Research and develop new or improved plant equipment, focusing on efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Continuously improve production processes to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Assist other departments with production issues, using data to find solutions.
• Collaborate with plant operations to train staff on safety, work, and environmental procedures.
• Collect and analyze data on production, costs, scrap, energy use, and emissions. Write reports based on findings.
• Develop process diagrams and analysis tools, such as flowcharts and risk analysis.
• Perform advanced calculations related to materials, energy, steam, heat transfer, and more.
• Oversee new equipment installations and train staff on how to use it.
• Use software to develop and test new products and processes.
• Help maintain updated system drawings and technical specifications.
• Participate in audits, corrective actions, and maintain compliance with ISO standards.
• Ensure plant processes meet or exceed internal and external standards, including energy efficiency and emissions reduction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 5+ years proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
• 4-7 years prior engineering experience in manufacturing in a plant environment.
• Understanding and troubleshooting functional equipment such as high temperature refractory lined equipment, furnace design, pump, heat exchangers, fired dryers, bag filters, bucket elevators, blowers/fans, compressors.
• Solid knowledge of pump/fan curves and their application to project requirements and performance needs.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful project management from conceptual design to final execution.
• Expert level skills using simulation and process engineering software including Ansys CFD, Aspen Process Explorer, Aspen Plus, HYSYS.

Nice-to-haves

• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred; Oil & Gas experience is acceptable.

Benefits

• 10% annual KPI bonus
• Annual Profit Share of 10% of eligible wages
• Relocation package available