At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.
The Manufacturing Engineer provides day-to-day technical support to the manufacturing operations to enable the department to meet planned objectives related to safety, environmental, quality, production and cost. Manufacturing Engineers are primarily responsible for assisting the manufacturing team in solving operational problems, participating in HAZOPs, weekend duty/trial support, and optimizing unit processes/operations. This is a salaried exempt, day shift position. It is classified as a Safety Critical role.
Key activities include:
Adhere to INEOS Pigments’ 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules
Primary responsibility is to work with Operators and other functional groups to optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement consistent with Unit goals and Company strategy
Tracks performance vs target, investigates deviations and implements solutions in a timely manner
Utilize other resources to troubleshoot production issues and work toward resolution in a collaborative and effective manner
Ensures compliance with main work processes, evaluates and improves existing processes and develops new processes as necessary
Investigates reasons for downtime/failures, assists in the identification of root causes and development/implementation of technical solutions
Coordinates all trial activity with R&D and the operating unit
Works with outside vendors in performing hygiene audits of the slurry plant
On call availability to assist operations in troubleshooting, calculating releases, etc.
Offer technical assistance for QSI’s, PCP’s, and SOP’s. Edit procedures for new processes or RFC changes as needed
Represent operating unit on trial teams, reliability teams, and attend HAZOP’s
Provide statistical analysis for process improvements
Assist with unit SAP recipes
Other duties as assigned
You should possess:
A Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering required; preferably in Chemical Engineering
Possess a minimum of (1) one to (3) three years of related chemical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of the various unit operations including: chemical reactors, distillation, heat transfer, evaporation, drying, milling, filtration, pumping, fluid flow, material handling and support services. A background in TiCl4 and TiO2 manufacturing a plus
Understand what Flow Diagrams and Process and Instrument Diagrams are and how they relate to process changes, upgrades and new installations
Be able to use analytical processes (appraise a situation, develop supporting plans, make decisions, generate innovative ideas, analyze and troubleshoot operational problems); Six Sigma training a plus
Working knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function, design, and regulatory requirements and Process Safety Management and ISO systems and procedures
Understand test methods and pilot plant philosophy
Functionality with various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees
Schedule/Hours
This is a salaried, exempt position with typical work hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., M – F.
Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.
INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.
EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled
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