Job Description

Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid time off plan

• 401(k) savings plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description Summary

This position is a contributor to the safe and efficient operation of the Pasadena, TX chemical facility. This position will focus on improvement and process troubleshooting efforts to optimize production rates, yield, and quality while maintaining a high level of plant safety. The Senior Engineer will provide technical solutions and ideas tailored around safety mitigation, process optimization, and cost management. The position will also have PM/PR responsibilities supporting Pasadena site CAPEX.
Workflow to this position would typically develop from a member of the Pasadena Site Leadership Team, primarily the Engineering Manager. Technical guidance will be available through the Engineering Manager or various external sources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement improvement projects by using data from Stable Ops, OEE and First Time Prime. Develop scope for these projects, as well as, time schedules and cost estimates for all sized CAPEX, as needed.

• Ensure successful completion of documentation for technical changes and projects under their management, including EHS documentation.

• Support safety and environmental process activities

• Continuous improvement in productivity of the manufacturing facility. This includes working with plant personnel to improve rates and yields through changes to process equipment, procedures, and operator training. Perform failure and root cause analysis and make technical recommendations for repairs and replacements considering economics and plant availability risks

• Mentor less experienced FTE engineers, as well as, assist in leading the growth/development of rotational engineers

• Ensure compliance with all elements of process safety management including manufacturing procedures, participating in project and design hazard reviews, PHRs, MOC reviews.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum BS Engineering with at least 7+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing

• Experience with batch chemical processes

• Leading and executing capital projects within budget

• Utilities experience would be a plus

• Strong technical problem-solving ability

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Skilled in successfully overcoming technical challenges

• Skilled in identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing ideas

• Proficiency with data historians and trending software such as ASPEN

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

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