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Arkema Inc. Senior Chemical Engineer Job in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 1025648801A3 The Senior Chemical Engineer will provide the plant with an authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for projects/assignments. They will apply thorough knowledge of High Performance Polymers to conduct engineering and technology work; resolving problems that are often difficult and/or complex. Lead projects and programs within the site. Leads and supports others on the engineering team as well as cross-departmentally and across corporate groups as needed. This role is responsible for the following:
Plant process ownership including support, development, improvements, troubleshooting and training
Manages all aspects of area projects related to process improvements for small-mid capex investments
Provide root cause analysis
Improve process formulation through review/modification, optimization and updates
Use DMAIC process to collect, record and analyze data to drive production and quality improvement initiatives
Provide troubleshooting support
Provide engineering knowledge and support to all types of personnel, levels and functions of the business unit
General and Process safety
Coordinate and lead site Process Hazard Analyses as Site Process Safety Contact
Lead Pre-startup safety reviews for assigned area and support others
Key contributor to plant safety programs
Plant DCS programming and PLC program stewardship
Manage, maintain and configure updates for plant distributed control system
Manage plant wide PLC programs
Other tasks as necessary, including mentoring junior engineers in their development The ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 5 years process engineer experience with at least 3 years in chemical manufacturing preferred
4 year degree in chemical engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered if previous work in chemical manufacturing exists
Thorough understanding of polyamide technology
Working knowledge of process control logic
Advanced communication and presentation skills
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of