Process Engineer - Mechanical

Company: Manpower Engineering
Location: Westlake
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Position SummaryThis position evaluates and configures manufacturing processes and systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and efficiency and develop best practices within the production process. Essential Job Functions

• Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing processes; proposes solutions to identified processing problems
• Improves process capability volume; maintains and improving quality standards; develops innovative solutions
• Evaluates manufacturing systems; proposes improvements on processes as appropriate
• Assesses processes; takes measurements; interprets data; tests new processes; proposes changes, updates, or other adjustments
• Collects data required to make improvements and modifications as assigned
• Uses scientific principles related to magnitude, momentum, heat transfer, etc. to determine process efficiencies
• Ensures process equipment works as specified and at appropriate capacities
• Uses process simulation software; establishes best practices for production methods
• Maintains manufacturing reliability; improves production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers
• Works with equipment designers and manufacturing personnel to develop cost-effective work production processes
• Ensures projects completed on time and within budget
• Assists in scheduling and coordinating work to meet tight deadlines; stays within financial budgets
• Liaises with various engineers, planners, operations personnel, and other departments as necessary
• Collects, records, and transcribes data; prepares samples for analysis
• Maintains monthly, quarterly and annual operations report; delivers report to management
• Evaluates process efficiency, quality and safety; makes suggestions for improvements when necessary; performs troubleshooting on plant equipment and systems
• Investigates cause and effect of critical, emergency, and other shutdowns; analyzes data in advance of shutdown and after completion
• Works with outsourced engineers; requisitions assistance as requested
• Analyzes how process changes will effect overall production and product; implements process improvements to reduce cost and increase efficiency
• Assists with project planning and project management; handles small capital upgrades as requested
• Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this positionExperience & KSA's Required
  • Minimum five years experience as a mechanical engineer in petrochemical or refining industry
  • Manufacturing site experience preferred
  • Experience in CAPEX planning, budgeting, reviewing, and executing
  • Prior monomer or ethylene plant operations experience preferred
  • Ability to research best chemical plant practices; knowledge of plant safety, health, and environmental requirements for engineering and construction
  • Ability to read engineering, construction and other technical specs, drawings, schematics, plans, and similar documentsEducation Requirement
    • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
    • Professional Engineer certification a plus

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