Process Engineer

Description

Contribute. Grow. Lead…with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

 Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem’s market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2023 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Process Engineer within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in New Johnsonville, TN.

Job Description

§   Supports the core values of the organization by maintaining a focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost consciousness, reliability, and operations.

§   Supports and participates in programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe and environmentally sound work environment.

§   Supports the safety process systems through participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, area audits, and other

    programs as required.

§   Integrates quality concepts throughout the process with focus on process reliability and customer satisfaction.

§   Tracks production and efficiency problems, with a focus on continuous improvement.

§   Works closely with the Technical Manager and operations personnel to find ways to improve existing plant processes.

§   Provides technical expertise to reduce manufacturing costs and to improve product quality and overall plant reliability.

§   Participates in the design and implementation of equipment and process improvements, material of construction improvements, and efficiency and cost improvements.

    Tracks and verifies improvements results and savings.

§   Assists in coordinating engineering studies and projects, while also following through to completion on engineering assignments.

§   Reviews Standard Operating Procedures, training materials, P&ID’s, PFD’s, and other process safety information.  Checks for technical accuracy, completeness, and

    consistency.

§   Coordinates Management of Changes, ensuring technical soundness of changes, and following up to ensure timely completion of all updates to affected process

    safety information and related training.

§   Provides technical support to production and maintenance organizations throughout the plant to evaluate and resolve technical problems.

§   Develops, manages, and participates in programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe work environment.

§   Contacts other technical and engineering groups for assistance beyond expertise and capability.

§   Supports employee training on proper handling and use of products, the importance of waste reduction and proper waste disposal, and in understanding the “why’s” of

    process operations.

§   Provides training to production, maintenance, and other departments, in the proper operations and care of equipment in areas of expertise.  Develops the necessary

    training as required.

§   Keeps current on new technology and equipment and evaluates same for use in plant.

§   Attends technical meetings and seminars to maintain and improve skills as related to functional discipline and areas of maintenance management.

§   Assumes accountability for meeting plant safety goals and various other requirements including training, work permits, critical items inspections, job observations,

    housekeeping, reporting hazards and issues, and working safely in job assignments.

§   Actively participates in, and periodically leads, safety meetings, along with various other HESS programs, while promoting safety through offering recommendations to

    other personnel on working safely.

§   Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s Food Safety program and ISO Quality System.

§   Complete any additional responsibilities assigned by Plant Management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

•   BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; with a minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in an industrial setting.

•          Ability to travel to all areas in the facility which may require climbing, ascending and descending stairs, and traveling long distances as required.  Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.  Ability to respond to audible and visual alarms.  Ability to communicate in written and verbal form.  Ability to utilize computer systems

•          Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals and information.  Ability to effectively present technical information to individuals with a non-technical background.  Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to analyze data and determine reliability of process and equipment.  Proficient in computer systems and computer applications.  Working knowledge of project management principles.

•          Communications with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel. Frequent interaction with vendors, suppliers, drafting, and others, as required.

•          Resolution of equipment issues prior to impact on the plant’s ability to produce and deliver planned volumes while working in a safe, environmentally clean, cost-effective atmosphere.

•          Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs.  Walking, bending, stooping is required.  Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a
•         respirator.  Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

       Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job

 – Engineering

Primary Location

 – United States-Tennessee-New Johnsonville

Organization

 – OXY CHEM

Schedule

 – Full-time