Production Engineer Job at Channel Personnel Services in Houston

Ø Reports to Operations Manager.

Ø Oversee day-to-day production of the plant at desired customer quality and specifications.

Ø Assist Operations Leader in overseeing day-to-day production.

Ø Ensure operation of plant and related utilities is within all safety, environmental and permit specifications.

Ø Support implementation of HES best practices.

Ø Ensure that assigned processes operate to desired efficiency and reliability.

Ø Monitor and track key performance indicators and take actions to maintain or improve them, as appropriate.

Ø Troubleshoot assigned processes and computer control system (DCS and SIS), as problems arise.

Ø Assist in developing scope for and implementing new capital projects.

Ø Develop control schemes, graphics, etc. for DCS and SIS.

Ø Oversee operator activities to ensure efficient and effective production activities.

Ø Support and develop cost saving projects.

Ø Support the Shift Supervisors during daily and upset plant conditions.

Ø Coordinate analytical needs between Operations and the Laboratory.

Ø Initiate Management-of-Change (MOC) documents, within scope of responsibility.

Ø Assist the Production Manager with production accounting activities as needed.

Ø Lead Alarm Management program activities, for assigned units.

Ø Work closely with the Operations Specialist for all day-to-day operational support and troubleshooting activities.

Ø Loss control responsibilities include conducting inspections and audits related to the Loss Control program as assigned, participating in Hazard Reviews as needed, recommending safety improvements, completion of safety action items as assigned, completing required regulatory training, and compliance with all applicable regulations.

v B.S. in Chemical Engineering (minimum).

v Minimum of five years' experience in engineering in a chemical manufacturing environment.

v Able to work independently, self-starter.

v Team player with a positive attitude. Strong multi-tasking ability: able to handle multiple projects and meet commitments.

v DCS programming skills, Visual Basic, or similar programming language.

v Proven process engineering technical skills in sizing valves, pumps, flow meters, piping, and similar chemical processing equipment.