Chemical Process Engineer, Belle

Job description
Education and Experience:
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Technical understanding of applied process development/process engineering and implementation for both batch and continuous processes.
Good communication skills with customers, coworkers, and vendors/contractors.
A broad knowledge of Process Safety Management, process safety, CPI practices and standards, and regulatory compliance.
MS, PE/EIT nice but optional.
Main functions:
Process development and Engineering, production coordination and tracking, customer interface, planning, and communications, laboratory/specifications development and coordination, and technical resource for EHS and all plant personnel groups to safely startup and establish new products and to improve efficiencies for existing product (yield/process improvements).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Production Coordination and Tracking
Maintain and oversee Production Tracking Sheets for critical production/processes
Maintain Customer interface and communications
Develop and manage Batch Sheets for various processes as needed
Become 'process expert' with focus on new processes; also includes existing processes
Evaluations (new & existing processes)
Developing draft PFDs, and mass & energy balances
Evaluating Optima's process capability and unit operation deficiencies for new processes
Generate specifications for raw materials and in-process samples
Scale-up and Design
Work with customer and internal personnel on an ongoing basis to evaluate the practical technical aspects of their R&D/scale-up work and provide guidance for most practical paths.
Model unit operations and generate PFDs and P&IDs for "cradle-to-grave" processes
Provide information to support air emissions submissions to regulatory (for Emission Master computer system).
Working knowledge of DeltaV Controls System or similar with the ability to learn
Assist Controls Engineer with SOC details/Instrument/Control and Interlock strategies
Capital Project Management
Project oversight for new equipment install and technical resource for design efforts
Vendor/contractor interface
Plant Tests and Production
Develop Procedures, campaign change-over documents
Assist with Process Hazard Reviews
Lead/Assist with waste minimization efforts
Generate Pre-startup documents and shepherd sign-offs
Inventory (raw materials & products) control projects
Logistics (packaging supplies, production supplies, shipping/receiving materials)
Lead transitioning efforts of new processes to Operations
Operator Training
Safety
New & existing process chemistry and unit operations
Troubleshooting
Process issues in the plant
Process improvements
Maintenance coordination including critical equipment/parts sourcing
Mentor other Process Engineers and Co-op Engineering students and coordinate project efforts as needed
Competencies:
Recommended experience in a chemical or manufacturing industry.
Proficient in English, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Excellent math skills.
Ability to troubleshoot, schedule and plan maintenance.
Ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations along with detailed reports.
Must have finger dexterity for typing and keyboard use.
After hours work may be required.
Consistent and regular attendance required.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B sponsorship) now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Optima Belle LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, consistent with applicable law.