Production Engineer

Position Summary: The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations

· Complete work using the fundamentals of process simulation with simulation program(s)

· Design a range of unit operations including reaction, distillation, refrigeration, fired heaters, and heat exchangers

· Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process trouble-shooting, and equipment maintenance

· Provide integrations of manufacturing input for safety, quality, reliability, and operability into design

· Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of trouble-shooting and process modifications

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

· 0-2 years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering

· Experience in Petrochemical/chemical-based manufacturing such as ammonia, urea, methanol, etc. preferred

Additional Qualifications:

· Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities

· Experience with process simulation tools such as ASPEN, HTRI, and pipe hydraulics programs

· 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

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

The expected salary range for this position is $76,000 to $114,000, annually.