Process Engineer
Ecovyst
Remote
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Our subsidiary, Ecoservices, is on the hunt for a Process Engineer to be based at our Baytown, TX plant.
- We are not offering visa sponsorship or relocation for this role at this time.
- We are not using agencies for this role at this time.
Responsibilities:
- Train Operators on assigned units/tasks.
- Review and update assigned unit(s) Standard Operating Procedures when changes are made.
- Monitoring of implementation of HSE activities and follow-up and correction of discrepancies.
- Involved in coordination activities between operations and maintenance.
- Handle environmental record updates required on a monthly basis.
- Improve current DCS alarm management protocols.
- Participation in risk assessment audits (JSA, etc.) as applicable.
- Participate or lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Provide technical expertise and day-to-day engineering support for the assigned unit(s).
- This position primarily focuses and analyzes on long-term improvement within the assigned unit(s).
- Develop and safely implement engineering projects within allocated budgets and time schedules. This includes resolving all personnel and process safety issues, as well as contractor supervision.
- Understands the assigned unit(s) production process, including plant equipment, operating parameters, and overall process condition.
- Utilizes knowledge of processes and equipment to monitor and drive long-term improvement in assigned unit(s) performance indicators.
- Analyze and understand failures through Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) methodology and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor SUMO indicators, analyze compliance issues, propose solutions, and drive issues to resolution.
- Participate in monitoring overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and maximum daily capacity (MDC) restrictions and assist with analysis and debottlenecking plans.
HSE Responsibilities:
- Prepare for and lead assigned unit(s) safety meetings.
- Lead and support the plant’s efforts to improve the plant’s HS&E performance.
- Coordinate, lead, and participate in the plants regulatory compliance efforts.
- Participation in risk assessment audits (PHA, CTA, JSA, etc.) as applicable.
- Drive compliance efforts with all PHMP and PSM requirements, including but not limited to: HAZOP Reviews, Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), Incident Reporting, and Management of Change (MOC).
- Support incident free culture and drive HSE Excellence through a continuous focus on safety and environmental responsibility.
- Perform safety observation audits.
- Perform safe work permit audits.
- Participate on HS&E teams/meetings to address safety and environmental issues.
Requirements:
- Familiarity with industry standards & practices (OSHA, API, ASME, NFPA).
- Familiarity with PSM/RMP regulations.
- Ability to comprehend equipment, P&ID, loop, etc drawings.
- Ability to perform basic fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer calculations.
- Understanding of chemistry.
- Basic ERT awareness (ICS, Fire Extinguisher Training, First Aid + CPR, HAZWOPER).
- Works well under pressure – ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
- Strong communication/inter-personal skills – able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at plant sites, able to communicate with plant staff, GBU management, and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with shop floor.
- Must well versed in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook. SAP experience a plus.
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Chemical Engineering is preferred).
- 2-5 years chemical plant, refinery, and/or engineering experience.
Credential Requirements:
- Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
- Valid Driver’s License.
Additional Information:
- Demonstrates cooperative spirit.
- Fully understands own role and the roles of others.
- Is receptive to the ideas of others.
- Is agreeable to requesting and/or offering assistance during peak workload periods.
- Helps less experienced co-workers.
- Shares new or updated information.
- Maintains individuality but supports the decisions of the team.
- Manages work priorities to contribute to team efforts and objectives.
- Works to resolve conflicts.
- Motivates the team.
- Learns and applies techniques for working in teams.
- Presents a positive, supportive image of team.