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 efficient and quality production in a 24/7 manufacturing facility, focusing on process improvement and troubleshooting. 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 preferred - Knowledge about Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred - Chemical, polymer, and fiber manufacturing experience preferred - Excellent computer literacy (i.e. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AI Tools, TrueView/AutoCAD, Power BI) - Co-op or internship manufacturing experience preferred - 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 Process Engineering, Process Simulation Software Important Skills: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Risk Management, Process Modeling, Process Troubleshooting, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Process Chemistry, Manufacturing Engineering, Fiber, Polymer Manufacturing, DCS Programs, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Skills, Multi-tasking, Influencing Skills 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