process engineer Spartanburg, SC
Job description
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Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
Role Overview
We are looking for:
- A Process Engineer able to conduct process improvement studies and implement projects to achieve improvements;
- Participate in site process safety programs;
- Analyze process data and develop improvement/optimization strategies;
- Plan, organize, and lead the site process safety function to assure compliance with OSHA PSM regulation and Solvay policy;
- Conduct periodic audits of compliance to site procedures related to management of change and safety review procedures;
- Recommend and review capital spending plans for process improvement projects;
- Provide design and support to development of new unit and major existing process upgrades;
- Offgrade/Abnormal Batch Investigation & Participate in Process Improvement teams with other Process Engineerings, Maintenance and Operations;
- SQC analysis of products & develop action plans for variation reduction;
- Provide technical input to the process control training materials;
- Train production and other engineering personnel on Process Related items;
- Develop information for job and project cost estimates by preparing equipment lists, determining technical services needs, and vendor, contractor, and any outside consulting requirements;
- Providing supervision of engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and start-up of process control systems;
- Providing technical support for process design functions by preparing standards, equipment specifications, and verification of compliance with codes, standards & sound design principles;
- Work with equipment vendors on purchases, installation and configuration of equipment & systems.
We count on you for:
- Evaluate site process safety processes for adequacy and assure compliance to governmental regulations and Solvay policy;
- Insure the origination and maintenance of process safety policy, procedure, and safety review documents;
- Conduct periodic inspections to assure compliance to existing process safety rules and procedures and to assess the effectiveness and need for other risk reduction activities;
- Represent Solvay, USA through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees;
- Assist in the investigation of incidents and near misses; and in the development of corrective action plans where needed;
- Efficiently and effectively support the Emergency Response teams for Process Safety related items if needed as required by the Emergency Response Plan;
- Demonstrate through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; a personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace;
- Participate in weekly Plant safety meetings and plant safety initiatives;
- Submit, manage and implement Management of Change documentation paperwork as required;
- Stay familiar with current safety rules and regulations;
- Serve as backup to Technical Manager in terms of Site Emergency Response procedure;
- Responsible to maintain a quality management system that meets the requirements of the ISO 9001 2015 standard;
- Focus efforts in four areas which include Safety, Customer Focus, Excellence and Continuous Improvement, and Sustainability.
You will bring:
- Engineer's degree ( preferably Chemical Engineer);
- 0-10 years of experience in the Chemical Industry
- Broad knowledge of Chemical process technology;
- Working knowledge of unit operations;
- Working knowledge of process troubleshooting and improvement;
- Knowledge of OSHA PSM standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership skills are necessary for directing, motivating, and developing production technicians
- English language
You will get:
- The U.S base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this position.
- 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave;
- Training platforms for all employees;
- Free languages courses (24 languages available);
- Solvay Shares Plan;
- Free well-being session (physical and psychological).
Additional information:
- Please note that, as soon as you proceed with your application, you'll receive a link by email to conduct a bunch of tests, relative to the job you apply to. These tests are mastered by Maki. Please make sure to fully conduct the test within the week of invitation otherwise your application will not be considered.
- Location: Spartanburg (South Carolina, US)
The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $90,000 to $110,000. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives
Location: Spartanburg (South Carolina, US)
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