Chemical Process Engineer I

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Colonial Heights
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Innovate to solve the world's most important challengesThe future is what you make it.When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.POSITION OBJECTIVE/RESPONSIBLITIES:----The Production Engineer I provides technical expertise to ensure the operation produces product that meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements to a 24/7 manufacturing facility. You will contribute to the development of Honeywell's next generation of Spectra products by designing, testing and/or validating products from prototype to market.-- This role will identify ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and the capability of existing processes while also assisting in the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation, to meet goals established by the business along with providing technical guidance to the operations team, and to assist with process troubleshooting along with developing corrective action plans.JOB REQUIREMENTS:----

• Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed
• Support sustained operation of fiber, solvent recovery and utilities operations
• Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE
• Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization
• Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement
• Lead productivity projects yielding significant reductions in defects/costs and increased productivity
• Restoring baseline values of key area metrics for which restoration attempts by the operations personnel have been unsuccessful and mentor operations staff on best practices and/or SOPs
• Maintain engineering documents and participate in PHAs that execute on recommendations to eliminate process safety hazards
• Develop Pre-Feed/FEL-1 packages for capital projects
• Work on sustainability projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Utilize Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements
• Utilize MOC process to manage changes
• Develop new SOPs or update existing ones as needed
• Manage monitoring, reporting and reduction of fugitive solvent emissions in accordance with site Title V agreements
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to manage improvement opportunities for plant operations and drive opportunities to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and equipment operation/reliability.U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTSDue to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee staYOU MUST HAVE:
  • Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringWE VALUE:--
    • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
    • Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred
    • Chemical, polymer, fiber manufacturing experience preferred
    • Excellent computer literacy
    • Experience with identifying process changes and recommendations
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Experience scoping projects with business level impact
    • Ability to work without guidance or supervision
    • Ability to accurately identify patterns to problem solve
    • Experience with Management of Change process
    • Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design
    • Working knowledge of RAGAGEPAdditional Information
      JOB ID: HRD230514Category: Integrated Supply ChainLocation: 15801 Woods Edge Rd,Interstate 95 (Exit 58),Colonial Heights,Virginia,23834,United StatesExemptDue to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.Global (ALL)Honeywell 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, or veteran status.

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