Process Engineer

Full Job Description

The primarypurpose of the Process Engineer position is to provide sound engineeringdirection to support both production and maintenance operations in a chemicalmanufacturing environment.  The positionis broadly constructed and will need an individual that can manage variedtechnical responsibilities.  Assignedduties will be dependent upon skills and experience.

PrincipalResponsibilities:

· Tracksprocess metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades

·       Performs process andunit operation validation testing and assessment (statistical process control –SPC), and process characterization for equipment.

·       Collaborateswith cross-functional groups including Production, Engineering, Procurement, ,Quality Control and R&D to troubleshoot and problem solve issues in orderto meet production targets.

·       Review anddevelop internal technical processes, SOPs, work instruction, and trainingwhile implementing productivity improvements.

·       Providesreliable process engineering skills to effectively plan, organize, and monitoroptimal work activities and equipment performance.

·       Ensuresequipment functions within equipment design standards and performs validationof technical performance of equipment throughout the production cycle.

·       Preformsscale and piloting test work for new and improved chemical processes withrelated support documentation of objectives, findings, recommendations, etc

·       Producestechnical report on equipment and process performance and make improvementrecommendations or adjustments.

·       Completesall other duties as assigned by management.

·       Bachelor’s Degreein Chemical or Processing Engineering (or equivalent)

·       5+ years’experience in chemical operations environment

·   Workingexperience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve continuous improvementsand knowledge of lean thinking, six sigma or other continuous improvementmethodologies

·       Experience withproduction quality systems

·       Proficiency inreading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and detailed specifications

·       Proficiency in MSOffice (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Projects, Outlook)

• Communicate effectively in theEnglish and Swahili languages, including following oral and writteninstructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside theorganization to: 
  promote efficiencies within compqny technicaloperations, and  maintain a safe working environment.