ALTIVIA · 15 hours ago
Production Engineer (31364)
Crosby, TX 77532
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expALTIVIA is a company focused on chemical processing, and they are seeking a Production Engineer to support existing production requirements, new product development, and capital improvement projects at their Crosby, TX site. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, evaluating project feasibility, and providing technical oversight for multiple projects.
Chemical
Responsibilities
Assist operations team in troubleshooting production related issues
Identify opportunities to lower production costs and batch cycle times
Evaluate plant processing capabilities and limitations
Work with process chemists to resolve production issues
Work with maintenance team to resolve equipment issues
Work with HSE team to resolve safety/environmental issues
Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) support
Evaluate projects for technical and economic feasibility
Identify and design required equipment for project execution
Identify potential processing hazards and quality control issues
Work with maintenance/construction and operations to effect equipment availability
Identify potential process changes and implement for production optimization
Write operational procedures and conduct Operations team training
Coordinate/provide for PSM requirements
Work with operations team and customer during start-up to identify problems and achieve success
Communicate project related information
Work with customers and sales to resolve issues and/or complaints
Identify opportunities for improvement
Work with customer to ensure successful operation of new and ongoing projects
Technical oversight of multiple reactor operating unit
Organize resources to facilitate execution of multiple concurrent projects
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, advanced degree a plus
Minimum 20 years' experience in chemical processing environment in chemical processing environment, including at least 5 years' experience in the Chemical Tolling Industry
Both batch and continuous processing, distillation, filtration, and solids handling
Experience with Flares, Oxidizers, and Wastewater Treatment Plants are a plus
Strong Chemistry knowledge; Alkoxylation, Maleation, Esterification, and Amine-acid Reactions
Extensive PSM experience required, including participation in Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
Strong troubleshooting skills to promote efficiency improvements
Strong Leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, applied on multiple levels, including reports as well as strong training aspects
Preferred
Pilot Plant experience preferred
Capability with Aspen or ChemCad distillation simulation preferred
RCM experience is a plus
Company
ALTIVIA
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, privately-held ALTIVIA was founded in 1986 as a water treatment chemical producer.
201-500 employees
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-01-02Acquired
Leadership Team
J. Michael Jusbasche
Chief Executive Officer - ALTIVIA Petrochemicals
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