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Kaneka North America · 3 months ago

Production Process Engineer II (Nutrients)

Pasadena, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Kaneka North America is seeking a Production Process Engineer II to monitor and improve plant process conditions. The role involves conducting tests, troubleshooting equipment performance, and leading problem-solving teams to enhance safety, productivity, and quality.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Monitor daily the operating plant process conditions for opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost

Plan and conduct tests for the purpose of obtaining information useful to increasing production rates and/or improving quality and yield. Follow the procedure for conducting plant trials and use the Plant Trial form when applicable

Suggest modifications to existing process equipment. Generate PIR where applicable. Follow the PIR procedure for the Handover of New or Modified Installations

Plan, coordinate, and carry out new product/ grades and plant trials as required

Troubleshoot process and equipment performance

Lead and/or participate in problem-solving teams as requested

Use SPC tools to enhance process problem solving

Write operating procedures and conduct training of personnel when needed or requested

Develop a functional knowledge of the plant process computer control systems sufficient to perform troubleshooting

Train personnel on the process computer and process as requested

Assist the SHE Department in the preparation of environmental reports when requested by the Production Manager

Prepare monthly progress reports to the Production Manager, which include comparisons and analysis of production results versus budget targets for his/her area of responsibility

Perform Process Safety Management tasks as requested, such as updating P&IDs, completing PSSRs, updating process safety information (PSI) records, and participating in HAZOP teams

Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:

Emotional Empathy

Positive Attitude

Excellent Communication Skills

Flexibility / Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills

Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel, functions, or departments to facilitate operations and interaction in the organization

Keep the supervisor informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodic communication takes place

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and keeping abreast of industry trends and related compliance issues within the area of responsibilities

Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the workplace, complying with the company’s policies and procedures

Fulfill mandatory training requirements applicable to the department and job duties as appropriate

Qualification

Process ImprovementTroubleshootingSPC ToolsProcess Computer ControlProcess Safety ManagementEmotional EmpathyFlexibility / AdaptabilityPositive AttitudeCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Monitor daily the operating plant process conditions for opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost

Suggest modifications to existing process equipment. Generate PIR where applicable. Follow the PIR procedure for the Handover of New or Modified Installations

Plan, coordinate, and carry out new product/ grades and plant trials as required

Troubleshoot process and equipment performance

Lead and/or participate in problem-solving teams as requested

Use SPC tools to enhance process problem solving

Write operating procedures and conduct training of personnel when needed or requested

Develop a functional knowledge of the plant process computer control systems sufficient to perform troubleshooting

Train personnel on the process computer and process as requested

Assist the SHE Department in the preparation of environmental reports when requested by the Production Manager

Prepare monthly progress reports to the Production Manager, which include comparisons and analysis of production results versus budget targets for his/her area of responsibility

Perform Process Safety Management tasks as requested, such as updating P&IDs, completing PSSRs, updating process safety information (PSI) records, and participating in HAZOP teams

Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills: Emotional Empathy, Positive Attitude, Excellent Communication Skills, Flexibility / Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills

Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel, functions, or departments to facilitate operations and interaction in the organization

Keep the supervisor informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodic communication takes place

Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the workplace, complying with the company's policies and procedures

Fulfill mandatory training requirements applicable to the department and job duties as appropriate

Company

Kaneka North America

Kaneka North America is a chemicals firm that provides nutritional supplements, synthetic fibers, and chemicals.

Founded in 1949

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://kaneka.com

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