Chemical Production Engineer

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Chemical Production Engineer 

CHEMICAL PRODUCTION ENGINEER

We are currently seeking motivated colleagues to contribute to meaningful work in our Luling,LA l manufacturing plant.  Our positions perform meaningful work and includes exposure to advancing technologies, having a voice to challenge our status quo, and training for career advancement.

We also offer a breadth of benefits, included (but not limited to) 120 hours of vacation, 128 hours of holiday time, 40 hours sick time, full medical/dental/vision, educational assistance, annual bonus and MORE!

Learn more by clicking the Bayer benefits link!

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PURPOSE

The Chemical Production Engineer provides support to plan, coordinate, and execute technical activities needed to support manufacturing operations. Also, ensures the safe, efficient, productive, and environmentally sound manufacture of active ingredients or intermediates.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist area management and operations personnel daily in evaluating and achieving area performance goals related to safety, quality, waste minimization, capacity, reliability, and operability, subject to supervisory review;
• Coordinate with corporate and site production planners on production timing and raw material availability;
• Develop and track key performance indicators;
• Participate with investigations of area performance issues related to safety, quality, environmental impact, capacity, reliability, and operability leading to proposal and implementation of sound technical solutions;
• Gain experience as Area representative for design, construction and implementation of investment projects – interfacing with technical professionals from other disciplines (e.g. PCT, project engineering, environmental and utility services operations, and process development);
• Maintain and develop standards for area operating documentation (e.g. standard operating procedures, process descriptions, material and energy balances, P&IDs, and operating data collection and retrieval);
• Collaborate on design and executes plant trials directed at enhancing area performance;
• Compile, format and submit environmental data necessary for timely and accurate filing with local, state, and federal agencies;                                                                                                    
• Engage in continued development of self and area personnel with peer coaching and constructive feedback;                                                                           
• Support Site and Area Production System improvements, OnePSS.

WHO YOU ARE 

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, including May 2024 B.S. Chemical Engineering graduates;
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and as part of a diverse team composed of fellow engineers, operations personnel, maintenance personnel and leadership;
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written;
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Challenges status-quo to achieve better results for the business;
• Ability to work on and balance multiple assignments and priorities;
• Must be able to perform work in a manufacturing plant environment, including ascending/descending stairs and ladders;
• Computer proficiency in Windows passed programs (Word,Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Strong safety ethic.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous engineering experience in manufacturing, engineering or related field;
• Up to 3 years of experience.

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