Chemical Process Engineer I at Solstice… · Colonial…

Summary: Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. The Chemical Process Engineer I provides technical expertise to ensure the operation produces quality products while identifying improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency in a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Responsibilities: - Support PreFEED and FEED development for projects including process scope and design solutions for growth, cost savings, and HSE projects - Develop process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications - Identify and mitigate technical and process safety risks during design - Provide onsite technical support during project construction, commissioning, startup, and product trials - Identify and evaluate process alternatives during design and justify process improvements with economic evaluations - Develop expertise with process chemistry and unit operations to enable scaleup of laboratory and pilot data to commercial design - Work with manufacturing sites to develop and implement productivity projects - Demonstrate knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize manufacturing processes Required Qualifications: - Associate's degree in engineering technology - 0-1 Years of experience in process, production and/or manufacturing engineering within the chemical, petroleum and/or polymer manufacturing environments - Be responsible for multiple production assets - Provide off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds - Understand process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications - Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track OEE and MTBF, identify/correct bad actors - Influence others (operators, peers, management) & drive toward solutions without direct authority - 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 RCA and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement - 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/Statistical 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 - Support PreFEED and FEED development for projects including process scope and design solutions for growth, cost savings, and HSE projects - Develop process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications - Identify and mitigate technical and process safety risks during design - Provide onsite technical support during project construction, commissioning, startup, and product trials - Identify and evaluate process alternatives during design and justify process improvements with economic evaluations - Develop expertise with process chemistry and unit operations to enable scaleup of laboratory and pilot data to commercial design - Work with manufacturing sites to develop and implement productivity projects - Demonstrate knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize manufacturing processes Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering - Knowledge about Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing - Chemical, polymer, and fiber manufacturing experience - Excellent computer literacy (i.e. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AI Tools, TrueView/AutoCAD, Power BI) - Co-op or internship manufacturing experience - Experience with identifying process changes, developing and executing recommendations - Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of org (Operator to CEO) - Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work without guidance or supervision - Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot when necessary, based on rapid decision making - Able to use influence to accomplish goals and objectives - Familiarity with DCS programs such as Experion, Foxboro, or DeltaV - Knowledge about Management of Change (MOC) process - Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design and process modeling Required Skills: Chemical Engineering, Process Optimization, Six Sigma Important Skills: Process Simulation Software, Analytical Skills, DCS Programs Benefits: Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Educational Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), 12 Paid Holidays