Engineer, Acetyls Process

Basic Function

This role provides process engineering support to the LPO Acetyls plant (Acetic Acid and Vinyl Acetate Monomer, VAM, processes).  Responsibilities include providing process support to the operations and day-to-day production engineering group.  Overall focus will be on long-term improvements to the plant including providing process support to mid-size and major capital projects while maintaining a strong safety and environmental compliance focus.  In addition, the position will be responsible for the long-range planning of the plant improvements for the Acetyls plant including any potential future growth opportunities.
 

Roles & Responsibilities

•    Provide process engineering support to the mid-size and major capital projects including any debottleneck opportunities within the plant
•    Work with off-site engineering partners to develop solutions to gaps within the current system (including but not limited to various engineering studies, relief system evaluations, PHA/SIS evaluations, etc.)
•    Develop recommendations to improve and optimize the overall plant performance
•    Develop systems to improve and sustain value in the areas of safety, environment, production, reliability, cost and quality
•    Maintain strong safety and environmental compliance focus
•    Contribute in a team environment and establish work relationships with on-site and off-site functional groups to achieve results
•    Balance day-to-day operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives to ensure alignment with company and site goals
•    Coach less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance on various process systems

Min. Qualifications

•    B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
•    A minimum of 8 years of prior experience working as an engineer with relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical or chemical process industries 
 

Competencies