Production Engineer

The role of Production Engineer hasaccountability for the safe and reliable daily operation in the PMPO production units located at the South Charleston site.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage working instructions for the hourly technicians and day-to-day problem solving of production issues

• Identify and prioritize maintenance needs into the unit and coordinate preparation of equipment with these maintenance activities including developing tiered work plans for line and equipment opening jobs

• Plan, coordinate, and control raw materials, supplies and services

• Ensure safety concept of the unit is maintained/improved

• Administer unit MoC program

• Accountable for development and annual review of Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), training plans, and certification and re-certification materials for assigned unit and ensure 100% attendance for all mandatory training.

• Establish training plans and deliver unit specific training for unit technicians as needed

• Comply with plant procedures, Safety and Environmental requirements, operability, quality (OEE), rates and production schedule

• Report and investigate incidents within the unit

• Coordinate unit projects and process optimization studies as directed by unit Process Engineers and other technical staff

• Manage waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) as required by operating/company procedures or site practices

• Accountable for unit performance goals, expense budget spending, inventory management, and compliance with the labor agreement

• Participate in continuous improvement programs and cross-functional teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience

• Broad knowledge of rotating and static equipment through experience, expert training and self-study

Knowledge & Skills:

• High level of organizational and process management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to apply rigorous logic

• Strong understanding of unit operation principles.

• Ability to advise and influence business units' technical and compliance decisions

• Ability to manage resources to meet the business goals of the unit i.e. overtime, operating supplies, Maintenance priorities, OEE, etc.

• Ability to deliver unit specific training and train others at entry level

• Ability to motivate, lead and discipline employees and resolve conflicts within area of responsibility

• Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot processes, develop solutions for defined problems, and handles complex problems independently

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment

• Capability of passing position certification requirements

• Ability to share weekend, holiday, and back shift on-call coverage

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