About this opportunity
Calca Solutions lists this Production Reliability Engineer opportunity in westlake, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location - US - TX - Calca Solutions - Lake Charles, LA
Overview
Identify and implement improvements to processes and procedures that will increase capacity, reduce cost; improve safety and quality of Calca's global supply chain manufacturing processes. Troubleshoot existing processes to improve operating efficiency. Work in a team environment with operations, maintenance, and administrative Teams. Oversee capital projects from conceptual idea to commissioning. Identify opportunities to improve mechanical and instrumentation reliability. Utilize process improvement methodologies including Lean Six Sigma to increase Calca's profits.
Responsibilities
Track operating performance and product quality of production units Identify causes of departure from standard and initiate corrective actions
Troubleshoot existing processes and initiate corrective actions to improve operating efficiency
Identify and implement improvements to processes and procedures that will increase capacity, reduce production cost, improve safety and quality of chemical manufacturing processes
Provide technical coverage for plant trials and startups
Write operating procedures and provide training for chemical operators
Propose changes in programming logic that will lead to improved process safety, quality, or production efficiency
Develop in depth expertise on process equipment used at the plants such as reactors, agitators, heat exchangers, pumps, and filters
Lead or be a member of PPA (potential problem analysis), JSA (job safety analysis) and PHAs (process hazard analysis teams)
Serves maintenance crafts, operations and projects by assisting with mechanical engineering support
Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances for modified processes
Develop project scopes for small capital projects
Lead capital projects through the full project lifecycle, from project design to commissioning and startup
Specify new process equipment including updating/revising equipment specification sheets. Work with equipment vendors and operations to aide in selection
Leads mechanical predictive maintenance program
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
Perform data and statistical analysis to make sound processing decisions
Provide relief coverage for supervision in production units
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
5 - 7 years of chemical plant experience
Experience with mechanical equipment design, troubleshooting, function, and reliability
Working at Calca
Who We Are - We are a diverse, family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions.We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.
Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees.Our employees are our most treasured asset, and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Travel Required
No .
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Worksite address
westlake, LA, 70669, US
Who can apply
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