Position Summary
The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements. The Production Engineer will develop strategies for projects to improve plant performance. Also provides operator training by developing, maintaining and conducting training programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Improve the baseline value of key area metrics toward entitlement values (or beyond entitlement values where possible).
- Troubleshoot area process issues and de-bottleneck systems to maintain safety and environmental compliance and/or maximize production
- Ensure daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met or exceeded
- Implement robust control plans for process improvement projects by fully utilizing DCS (distributed control system) capabilities
- Responsible for accurate production recording and OEE/Utilization calculations
- Report process conditions and upsets to management
- Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Provide coverage in management’s absence to always ensure adequate supervision.
- Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
- Supports and implements new products and products quickly, efficiently and safely
- Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of troubleshooting and process modifications
- Perform and lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews and execution.
- Able to perform all operator duties
- Assist with SOP and training material development
- Perform routine Standard Operating Procedure reviews
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or engineering
- 1-3 years of experience in process, production, or like environment such as refinery, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical;
Additional Qualifications
- Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
- Knowledgeable in areas of process equipment, chemistry, and controls
- Lean manufacturing experience is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Compensation
The base compensation for this role is $69,000 to $103,700 annually.
Benefits
- We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
- Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.
The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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