Process Engineer

Optima Chemical Group LLC

Belle, WV

Estimated pay: Est. $38–$40/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

• Full Time
• Belle, WV

**Process Engineer**

**Reports To:** Production Manager

**Education and Experience:**

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• Technical 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 Tracking

+ Maintain and oversee Production Tracking Sheets for critical production/processes

+ Maintain Customer interface and communications

+ Develop and manage Batch Sheets for various processes as needed

+ Become ‘process expert’ with focus on new processes; also includes existing processes

• Evaluations (new & existing processes)

+ Developing draft PFDs, and mass & energy balances

+ Evaluating Optima’s process capability and unit operation deficiencies for new processes

+ Generate specifications for raw materials and in-process samples

• Scale-up and Design

+ Work 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” processes

+ Provide 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 learn

+ Assist Controls Engineer with SOC details/Instrument/Control and Interlock strategies

• Capital Project Management

+ Project oversight for new equipment install and technical resource for design efforts

+ Vendor/contractor interface

• Plant Tests and Production

+ Develop Procedures, campaign change-over documents

+ Assist with Process Hazard Reviews

+ Lead/Assist with waste minimization efforts

+ Generate Pre-startup documents and shepherd sign-offs

+ Inventory (raw materials & products) control projects

+ Logistics (packaging supplies, production supplies, shipping/receiving materials)

+ Lead transitioning efforts of new processes to Operations

**Duties & Responsibilities (continued):**

• Operator Training

+ Safety

+ New & existing process chemistry and unit operations

• Troubleshooting

+ Process issues in the plant

+ Process improvements

• Maintenance coordination including critical equipment/parts sourcing
• Mentor other Process Engineers and Co-op Engineering students and coordinate project efforts as needed

**Competencies:**

• 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.

To apply for this job please visit optimachem.com.