AmSty · 3 days ago
Production Engineer
St James, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAmSty is a company focused on optimizing plant operations and producing quality products. The Production Engineer will act as a technical resource, providing support for daily operations, troubleshooting issues, and implementing best practices to maximize plant efficiency and effectiveness.
ChemicalManufacturingRecyclingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Provides technical support for day-to-day operations activities. Troubleshoots process/plant problems as necessary. Leads or participates in advanced trouble shooting and root cause incident investigations
Develops and monitors key performance metrics for feedstock utilization, energy efficiency, asset utilization and conversion costs
Implements best practices in order to optimize operations. Ensures “Most Effective Technology” and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place
Works with Technical Advisors and plant personnel to meet Business and Plant goals
Provides technical content for operating procedures consistent with all applicable safety, environmental compliance and operational requirements
Understands and applies skills and knowledge in statistical process control technology to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products
Reviews, plans and completes plant projects including scope development, design review, drawing approval, equipment installation, operator training and startup
Assists in the planning and execution of major plant turnarounds. Leads special assignment teams
Assists pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup activities to insure a successful startup
Assists in the preparation and implementation of the Sales and Operating Plan. Reviews overall plant operations to ensure plant is meeting plan
Leads or participates in Process Hazard Analysis and plant improvement teams
Networks with other engineers on site and within the global business to leverage knowledge on plant operations
Inspects process equipment as needed which requires ability to climb ladders, staircases, make confined space entries, and wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment
Perform other duties as assigned or needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of science in chemical engineering
Self-starter, good organization & time management skills
Demonstrates good leadership skills
Possess exemplary problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated ability to interact well with others
Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of operating plants
Company
AmSty
At AmSty, we’re driven by a simple purpose: to create essential, sustainable materials that help build safe communities and support healthy living.
Founded in 2008
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephen Berthelot
I/E COORDINATOR
Susan Suraci Fernandez
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO
Recent News
Precedence Research
2025-07-02
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