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Process Engineer

Huntsman is seeking a Process Engineer supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Arlington, Texas. This position will report to the Plant Director.

Job Scope

The facility Process Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting problems with chemical manufacturing processes in the facility. Support facility projects and commission process improvements. Evaluate process equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Design replacement equipment and plan layout of new equipment. Design monitoring and control systems improvements based on data trending and analysis. The facility Process Engineer directs process standardization, automation, and improvement for the Huntsman Building Solutions Facility.

In summary, as the Process Engineer, you will:

• Active, vocal participant and advocate for the facility safety culture. Act as an enthusiastic leader to ensure the safety of all facility employees.
• Member of Facility Leadership team, working together to achieve plant level KPI.
• Conducting research to develop and streamline processes for manufacturing.
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Conducting inspections and identifying potential hazards. Devise and execute solutions to remove workplace hazards.
• Implement a behavioral based safety culture and processes that will include 5S.
• Designing and planning equipment layout.
• Developing routines and best practices to ensure product quality.
• Keeping abreast of the latest EHS trends, policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Works with all plant functions to generate and maintain appropriate process documents and standard operating procedures. Drives MOC process as needed to address all plant activities.
• Estimating production costs.
• Lead and assist maintenance in resolving equipment malfunctions, troubleshooting process problems, and organize/implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Performing optimization tests.
• Results-oriented problem solver in an ever-changing environment with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Utilizes process simulation software to test and find the most appropriate production strategies.
• Active leader in facility operations excellence objectives.
• Drives facility automation and data acquisition strategies.
• Works with leadership team to develop and monitor the capital and expense budgets.
• Various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• The position requires a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering degree. This position requires a minimum of 7+ years of experience in Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering applicable field experience.
• Knowledge and experience with creating, reviewing, and implementing standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with PLC and/or DCS driven operations.
• Knowledge and experience in batch chemical blending operations.
• Applicable experience in EHS standards related to specialty chemical manufacturing.

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of chemical composition and properties of the chemicals used and an understanding of chemical reactions they undergo.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the processing of chemicals from raw materials to final products.
• An awareness of all assigned processes, including auxiliary units.
• Knowledge of geometry, calculus, probability, statistics, and their applications.
• Trained in or capable of learning Aspen simulation software, advanced Excel techniques, regression analysis, and developing and understanding PFDs and P&IDs.
• Ability to lead and teach process improvement culture.
• Ability to develop and conduct training programs related to general manufacturing processes for the facility workforce.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels of the business organization and plant.
• Advanced knowledge of production machinery and processes.
• General familiarity with applicable EHS standards related to specialty chemical manufacturing.
• The ability to read and interpret safety data sheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• A challenge of the position is to assist in improving and optimizing operations at the facility.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Choosing the right mathematical methods and formulas to solve a problem.
• Applying general rules to specific problems to make sensible recommendations.
• Combining pieces of information to form general rules and find hidden relationships.
• Effectively communicate information and ideas to ensure clear understanding by others.

Working Environment

• Indoor manufacturing environment.
• Working around dangerous chemicals.
• Must be able to walk up and down flights of stairs, make repetitive movements, walk, stand, lift items overhead, and bend.
• Position is on site, in person.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplaceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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