The Production Engineer works closely with Process Assistants, Supervisors, and other front-line leadership. He/She functionally oversees Production Supervisors to direct day-to-day operation of the production units. The incumbent works to ensure safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations that meet the objectives of the business.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities: · Safety Champion for the site. Practice and teach good safety work habits to employees, conducts regular safety discussions with site employees and contractors
· Conducts incident investigation and follow-up as needed
· Functionally directs Production Supervisors as principal liaison to Manufacturing Manager
· Ensures timely Operations documentation is issued (production recaps, initial incident investigation forms, incident reports) including proper details and provides feedback on gaps of expectation
· Ensures incident investigation findings and action items are implemented and documented
· Establishes, monitors and updates adequate Key Performance Indicators (Statistical Process Control, KPI's) through proper Visual Management tools
· Develops and maintains operational reliability "Bad Actor" list (Pareto Chart) and proactive action plan to address
· Works closely with Process Engineers to execute process improvement plans
· Works with Technical Manager and Process Engineers on all aspects of cost control including variable, fixed and capital
· Works with Process Assistants to write and review procedures associated with areas of responsibility as required. Periodically reviews and revises existing procedures and P&ID's as needed. Leads the Management-of-Change (MOC) process for areas of responsibility
· Ensures all areas of responsibility and facilities comply/operate within applicable requirements and associated agencies and laws
· Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Team
· Serves as the on-scene incident commander during plant emergencies. Responsible for controlling the emergency, maintaining personnel safety, minimizing property and equipment losses, headcount of personnel, communication to the Incident Commander.
· Conducts safety audits and observations as a part of daily safety activities. Participates and completes PHA activities
· Takes lead role in troubleshooting daily operating and quality problems
· Provides daily instructions in coordination with Process Assistants through daily "Write up"
· Issues job orders, establishes priorities for those orders along with determining job order completion dates. Assists in developing daily plans and priority for equipment availability for maintenance work
· Provides technical and operational support for shift teams during non-routine operations
· Assists in evaluating operator & supervisor's performance. Aids in addressing grievances and administrating labor contract
· Suggests improvements in operating procedures, modifications to equipment or changes in operating conditions to ensure safe operation, increase production or improve operation efficiency
· Contributes ideas for the development of capital projects to improve plant performance
· Works with Process Assistants to update operating manuals, and operating procedures to assure compliance with PSM and to maintain ISO-9000 certification
· Provides updates to training
· Provides backup coverage for Process Assistants as needed
· Supervise and mentor co-op students.
· Understand and follow governed records storage strategy, record location, and controls
· Develop relevant safety knowledge of site safe work practices, hazard recognition and risk analysis tools (JSA, High-Risk Approval policy, crane safety, etc.)
· Seek out mentoring to develop project engineering and project management skills methods/processes
· Maintain Proprietary Information in confidence and assure necessary confidentiality agreements are properly executed
Requirements: · BS in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or higher
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical or refinery industry
· PSM plant experience
· Hazardous chemicals operations experience highly desirable
· Six Sigma experience desirable
