Production Engineer

Production Engineer



At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

In your future role as a Production Engineer, you will


Reporting to the Operations Manager the Production Engineering will work as a technical resource for operations to optimize plant operations while enabling safe and efficient production of quality products.

The Pasadena site manufactures organic peroxides which are sold to major manufacturers of thermoplastic resins such as PVC, LDPE, polypropylene, EPS and acrylic resins. Organic Peroxide products are hazardous, mainly due to temperature-controlled transportation and handling. The Pasadena site also manufactures thermoset and crosslinking peroxides, as well as toll produces optical monomers. The Production Engineer is responsible for her/his manufacturing units at the site.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment, material, and resources to maximize unit profitability.
• Diagnose and document root causes of deviations in the unit and improve operating discipline.
• Earn respect and trust of operations team through excellent problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with plant operating permits.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.
• Investigate problems, analyze root causes and drive solutions.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to accomplish production goals.
• Respond urgently to unit issues and emergencies. Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes.

• Understand and help implement the Pasadena Functional Chemicals Site Operating Policy and Objectives which includes MTQ and ISO/RC 14001. Enforce all health, safety, security and environmental policies in assigned units.
• Be aware of potential environmental impacts in your area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
• Understand and implement any parts of the Polymer Chemicals Environmental Waste Management Plan that applies to area of responsibility
• Participate in the site’s on-going Pollution Prevention Process.
  

We believe you bring

• B.S degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-5 years production experience in chemical facility
• Experience as a co-op or internship is a plus for new graduates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a team environment
• Capable of identifying best practices
• Must be able to wear respirator if needed, steel toed shoes and safety glasses to go into plant environment.
• Knowledge of plant processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of products.
• Delta V Process Control System.
• Statistical process control.
• ISO/RC 14001 Standards.
• Site practices.
• Safety policies and procedures.
• SAP
• High – Problem solving skills, analytical ability, leadership. Possess strong sense of ownership and accountable for the results of assigned unit.
• Medium – Innovative/creativity, decision making, self-improvement, communication.
• Low – Organization planning, position knowledge.
  

Good to know



Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

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About Nouryon


We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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