
Production/Plant Engineer
- Gallipolis, OH West Virginia
- $60,000-115,000 per year
- Training
- Full-time
- Accountable for performance to KPI's (Key Performance Indicators): safety, environmental compliance, quality; throughput/rate; and yields for assigned processes.
- Create new and update existing operating procedures for both supervisory and hourly production staff.
- Manage small capital projects.
- Drive continuous process improvement in all aspects of chemical processes including procedural, control, and equipment improvements.
- Maintain and improve product quality.
- Define raw material specs within cost constraints.
- Generate and follow through on management of change for assigned processes including documentation.
- Lead and complete all second level quality/environmental/safety investigations.
- Lead or participate in safety, environment, and process investigations, audits, or assessments through HAZOPs, learning teams, root cause analysis, pre-startup safety reviews, maintenance and/or capital project reviews, and other activities
- Direct and assist in routine trouble-shooting and basic root cause analysis for processing issues with other production, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
- Define SIC (Short Interval Controls) for processes.
- Optimize yields.
- Reduce variable cost of products and update BOM's (Bill of Material) based on plant improvements.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related field and ability to apply engineering knowledge to practical applications in chemical plant.
- Computer literate. Proficient in computer networking and controls instrumentation as well as Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Able to regularly move and lift to 50 lbs., wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as climb stairs and ladders.
- Willing and able to work in confined areas.
- Strong environmental, health, and safety (EHS) cultural awareness.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex problems utilizing data.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
- Leadership skills and the ability to lead change.
- Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Willing and able to work occasional weekends and holidays as well as be on call on a regular basis.
- Manufacturing and production related experience, including co-op or internship experience at a chemical plant or refinery.
- Knowledge and experience with automation using DCS or PLC controls, and processing sensing instruments and final control elements.
- Knowledge and experience with various chemical processing equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, agitators, reactors, distillation towers, cooling towers, etc.), piping and pipe fittings, and environmental controls.
- Experience with computerized enterprise resource maintenance systems (ERM), specifically SAP.
- Statistical process analysis experience
- Supervisory experience
- Project management experience
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
- Competitive base pay and performance bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly - the first of the month after hire
- Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
- Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
- Generous Leave and FMLA policies
- Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
- 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Student Loan Assistance
- Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more