About this opportunity
Nouryon lists this Senior Process Engineer opportunity in la porte, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Process Engineer
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?
About the job
The Technology Group Polymer Specialties is responsible for process know-how, process design specifications, implementation of HSE guidelines (process safety) and process optimizations.
Key objectives of this position are:
Develop and implement options for asset optimization (debottlenecking, capacity improvement, OEE improvement) and drive asset optimization improvements on sites, which can include Introduce new products, new processes and process modifications on sites
Actively pursue and participate in improving current technologies and identifying new technologies
Contact for R&D, checking viability of R&D proposals for implementation on sites
Participation in Capex projects, which can include: Develop the process design for capex projects and participate in process design in different project phases (study, BEP, detailed engineering and construction, commissioning and start-up) Act as technology licensor, project leader and/or lead process engineer in capex projects Assist in commissioning and startup of large capex projects Define and guide plant trials on sites related to capex projects
Assist sites to comply with HSE guidelines (process safety) and Technology Group standards, which can include Evaluation/Auditing of production units and storage areas Participate as process engineer in Hazard Studies
Primary area of responsibility is the metal alkyls production site at LaPorte, Texas, but work can include activities for other metal alkyls production sites, for example Rotterdam (Netherlands), Deventer (Netherlands), Jiaxing (China) and other (potential future) production locations. Balance between these 3 key objectives is determined by business needs and can result in having to work 100% on one of these objectives.
In your future role as the Senior Process Engineer, you will
In this role you will support the metal alkyl sites in the Business Unit Polymer Specialties, be involved in capex projects and improve the volume output of the plants. This includes
Debottlenecking, identify options for capacity or OEE improvement
Benchmarking of metal alkyl processes across the sites
Actively pursue and participate in improving current technologies and identifying new technologies
Potentially assist sites to realize implementation of these improvements
Prepare process modifications and implement new products and processes in cooperation with R&D and the sites
Act as technology licensor and/or lead process engineer in capex projects
Prepare process design / basic engineering package for smaller capex projects
Participate as process engineer in Hazard Studies
Assist in commissioning and startup of capex projects (e.g. as CSU manager for smaller projects)
Collect and drive input from process research and safety research/engineers in capex projects
Define and drive plant trials on sites related to capex projects
Internal contacts
Production sites worldwide (site staff and plant personnel)
Regional and Global Technology Manager
RD&I/Technical Development Managers/Sales Safety Testing and Modelling group
External contacts
Suppliers (hardware/equipment)
Local, regional, or national authorities
External engineering companies
We believe you bring
MSc Chemical Engineering (Bachelor with additional experience acceptable)
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in process engineering
Operational experience with batch liquid reactor systems
Experience as process engineer in capex projects
Good oral and written communication skills in English language
Team player and good communicator
Independent, assertive and progressive
Willing to travel nationally and internationally for the job when needed, on average 10% of the time, typically several days but in rare occasions could be several weeks.
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Regional Technology Manager- Americas and based in LaPorte, TX.
About Nouryon
Explore careers and life at Nouryon. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
We have a global network of manufacturers that provide essential building blocks and specialty chemicals for a broad range of industries, including personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. The workforce is diverse and inclusive culture
Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
la porte, TX, 77572, US
Who can apply
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