SI Group is hiring: Production Engineer in Freeport

The Role:

The Production Engineer executes work in compliance the SI’s ZERO EHS Impact Philosophy. The Production Engineer is responsible for partnering with cross-functional teams in the implementation of production improvements programs to optimize production. 

How You Will Make an Impact:

Production Engineer Functional Role

• Ensures EHS compliance and continuous improvement in EHS performance
• Provides technical support to Production and all its personnel to troubleshoot equipment, improve processes, process controls (DCS) and related issues
• Provides training on and leads advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving processes
• Works collaboratively with Quality on chemistry related issues & method formulation improvements
• Develops project scopes and process engineering packages for new installations and retrofit of facilities
• Assists in the plant formulation, process safety review, SOP(s) creation, process implementation, start-up support and operator training
• Leads or assist in the incident and near miss investigation processes to mitigate risk or resolve
• Develops and revises equipment SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) on an annual basis to satisfy OSHA’s PSM standard
• Responsible for participating in PHA’s (Process Hazard analysis) for existing processes as well as new product initiatives
• Ensures that the MOC (Management of Change) is adhered to and effectively executed for changes impacting production process, equipment, and instrumentation
• Supports the development of KPIs and goals aligned with the PPMC; monitors KPI performance to identify support needs in addressing performance gaps 
• Prepare technical progress reports on active projects and initiatives
• Satisfies all Corporate Quality Requirements and ISO9001 Quality Management System

Driving a Culture of Continuous Improvement

• Partners to drive LEAN/Six Sigma, continuous improvement of processes and operations for increased productivity and efficiency (Operational Excellence) 
• Actively participates in a culture of continuous improvement through collaborative engagement and by providing suggestions in meetings and trainings to improves processes and systems
• Ensures work is accomplished through defined, measured, and continuously improved work processes; proactively identifies and leverages best practices developed across SI

Igniting the Impossible 

• Lives and supports SI’s vision, mission, and values 
• Models personal leadership through the exhibition of SI’s Value-Based Behavioral Competencies
• Demonstrates strong personal awareness along and ability to build collaborative and productive relationships cross-functionally 
• Actively seek to engage in SI Group’s Culture of Continuous Improvement through personal and professional capability enhancement

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

• BS of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, or demonstrated equivalency 
• 5 - 10 years engineering experience in a chemical plant
• Experience in batch, semi-batch, and continuous processing & controls
• Chemical engineering knowledge including, but not limited to, an understanding of fluid transport, heat transfer, filtration, reaction kinetics, general process equipment
• High level of initiative and energy

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