Process Engineer

Job Description Education and Experience:B.S. in Chemical EngineeringTechnical understanding of applied process development/process engineering and implementation for both batch and continuous processes.Good communication skills with customers, coworkers, and vendors/contractors.A broad knowledge of Process Safety Management, process safety, CPI practices and standards, and regulatory compliance.MS, PE/EIT nice but optional.Main functions:Process development and Engineering, production coordination and tracking, customer interface, planning, and communications, laboratory/specifications development and coordination, and technical resource for EHS and all plant personnel groups to safely startup and establish new products and to improve efficiencies for existing product (yield/process improvements).Duties & Responsibilities:Production Coordination and TrackingMaintain and oversee Production Tracking Sheets for critical production/processesMaintain Customer interface and communicationsDevelop and manage Batch Sheets for various processes as neededBecome 'process expert' with focus on new processes; also includes existing processesEvaluations (new & existing processes)Developing draft PFDs, and mass & energy balancesEvaluating Optima's process capability and unit operation deficiencies for new processesGenerate specifications for raw materials and in-process samplesScale-up and DesignWork with customer and internal personnel on an ongoing basis to evaluate the practical technical aspects of their R&D/scale-up work and provide guidance for most practical paths.Model unit operations and generate PFDs and P&IDs for "cradle-to-grave" processesProvide information to support air emissions submissions to regulatory (for Emission Master computer system).Working knowledge of DeltaV Controls System or similar with the ability to learnAssist Controls Engineer with SOC details/Instrument/Control and Interlock strategiesCapital Project ManagementProject oversight for new equipment install and technical resource for design effortsVendor/contractor interfacePlant Tests and ProductionDevelop Procedures, campaign change-over documentsAssist with Process Hazard ReviewsLead/Assist with waste minimization effortsGenerate Pre-startup documents and shepherd sign-offsInventory (raw materials & products) control projectsLogistics (packaging supplies, production supplies, shipping/receiving materials)Lead transitioning efforts of new processes to OperationsOperator TrainingSafetyNew & existing process chemistry and unit operationsTroubleshootingProcess issues in the plantProcess improvementsMaintenance coordination including critical equipment/parts sourcingMentor other Process Engineers and Co-op Engineering students and coordinate project efforts as neededCompetencies:Recommended experience in a chemical or manufacturing industry.Proficient in English, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work well in a team environment.Excellent math skills.Ability to troubleshoot, schedule and plan maintenance.Ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations along with detailed reports.Must have finger dexterity for typing and keyboard use.Overtime may be required.Consistent and regular attendance required.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B sponsorship) now or in the future.Equal Opportunity EmployerOptima Belle LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, consistent with applicable law.Company Descriptionwww.optimachem.comCompany Descriptionwww.optimachem.com