Title: Production Engineer
Industry: Chemicals
Location: Memphis, TN
The Production Engineer will be responsible for:
- Work closely with the other functions and the shift teams to identify and deliver continuous improvements in all areas of the operation including EHS performance, reliability, quality and production costs.
- Closely monitor process conditions, analyze and investigate deviations from standard. Develop and drive sustainable solutions to restore the process to full function.
- Serve as the primary interface within their assigned plant unit for critical work processes including MOC, RCFA and capital project development.
- Provide technical support for specific manufacturing unit(s) including monitoring performance metrics, troubleshooting and investigating product quality problems.
- Manage unit Process Safety Management (PSM) aspects including Management of Change (MOC) process as needed.
- Participate in incident investigations using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and/or other tools.
- Provide subject matter expertise / process knowledge of the unit(s) to all functions (e.g. Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, etc.) in regard to unit standard operating conditions.
- Provide expertise in the start-up and shutdown of the plant for planned and unplanned circumstances. Work with construction personnel to effectively install and startup plant equipment.
- Assist the Operations Leader in developing plans to ensure cost effective use of assets.
- Use six sigma or other defect elimination tools and lean tools to find solutions.
- Collaborate with Technology regarding unit technical issues as well as determine the proper design or operation of plant assets
The Production Engineer Should have:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
- 5+ years of work experience in a high-hazard chemical process
- Excellent computer skills and be able to become highly proficient in the use of modern digital tools.
- Proficient in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and PSM
