Process Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Take a lead role in monitoring and coordinating production processes to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production. Support the startup of new installations and operations of existing processes.

• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, performing all required SH&E responsibilities.
• Executes tasks using recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices including industry codes and standards
• Creates and updates Standard Operating Procedures
• Participates in operational and mechanical trouble shooting in all process areas in the plant
• Process evaluation, testing and improvements
• Design and implementation of process modifications, including, but not limited to, safety, throughput, and energy efficiency improvements
• Implement process control improvements
• Conduct raw materials yield and improvement studies
• Conduct energy yield and improvement studies
• Ability to set up and facilitate process hazard analyses
• Develop/compile operating instructions & equipment specification for production activities.
• Provide training and guidance to operation team members to accomplish production efficiency
• Performstatistical analysis ofplant performanceandmake data-based decisions topredict and improve processes.
• Generaterelevantprocesssummaries to support plant operation and improvement.
• Regularly reviewprocess informationfromnumeroussourcesincluding, but not limited to,batch sheets,historical data,operator feedback,in-personprocessobservations,and QualityControlto improve quality,cost,yield, energy efficiency, cycle time, and minimize bottlenecks.
• Leadandparticipatein Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP) studies,Root Cause Analysis (RCA),conduct Management of Change (MOC),and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• CollaboratewithProduction Supervisors,Maintenance,and Engineeringandserve as a resource forprocessexpertise.
• Developsproactiveengineering solutions.
• Supports thedesign,installation,commissioning,andstart-up of new equipment and processes.
• Provides project management support for equipment / system upgrades
• Actively collaborates with Performance Chemicals facilities across the organization to improve consistency and performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; chemical or mechanical preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience working in a chemical plant environment
• Technical training in chemical and process operations
• Strong production systems analytical skills
• Strong equipment / process technical knowledge
• Strong Organizational skills
• Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties
• Strong Team Leadership Skills
• Able to learn, understand & support company policies and procedures
• Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities
• Strong computer base skills - MS Office

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.