Process Engineer

$75,000 - $120,000/Yr

Tronox - Hamilton, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Hamilton, MS

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

This position is responsible for process improvements, project development, and assisting operations in meeting safety, environmental, quality, and productivity goals. The role ensures the operation of the plant in an environmentally responsible manner in compliance with all Safety, Health, and Environmental Policy. It is part of the Base Plant Operations department and reports directly to the Process Engineer Lead.

Responsibilities

• Support plant personnel and process improvement efforts to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and production goals
• Use creative problem solving to improve safety, quality, cost, and production
• Gather, interpret and/or analyze data, and draw conclusions based on the data
• Make data driven decisions and demonstrate the ability to make appropriate assumptions when unknowns exist
• Exercise sound technical judgment in resolution of a problem and seek direction from supervisor when necessary
• Remove process variability through control loop optimization or other process improvements
• Conduct PRV, control valve, pump, and other equipment sizing as needed
• Complete field process/equipment audits
• Conduct technical studies and/or experiments to determine the improvements needed for plant and area goals
• Demonstrate clear written and oral communication skills with peers, management, and customers
• Partner with maintenance team to analyze and improve equipment availability and energy consumption as needed
• Supervise others as needed to achieve objectives
• Initiate projects, implement management of change requirements, and manage project implementation as needed
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis as needed
• Manage all projects in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
• Advise and assist plant support and R&D personnel as needed
• Keep well informed on new developments in quality control and process engineering through contact with educational institutions, professional societies, professional and trade journals, texts, and periodicals
• Promote a 'work-safe' attitude and environment where safety is the prerequisite to all activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations, equipment, and processes preferred
• Ability to present ideas clearly
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good human relations skills

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program
• Options to design a benefits program that meets personal or family circumstances
• Opportunity to review and change benefits each year during the enrollment period