Process Chemical Engineer

Background

• Works under general direction of the Plant Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Broad responsibility to provide process technology transfer support and technical leadership from Research and Development to all unit process operations of manufacturing.

Tasks

• Provide expert process engineering technical assistance to operating facilities (includes planning/implementing investigation and analysis in problem areas or areas of significant opportunity for process improvement)
• Provide process engineering support to process improvement efforts including systems analysis, scope development, and evaluation of alternate technologies and methods; serves as technical specialist in the application of theories, concepts, and principals
• Develop material and energy balances, process flow diagrams, process and instrument diagrams, and lead technology selection and equipment testing.
• Develop engineering solutions to production and operations problems and opportunities
• Provide engineering support in planning and commissioning production related process and facilities modifications
• Function as Project Manager for assigned capital projects
• Develop/modify technical guidelines, standards, and specifications in the area of specialty
• Provide mentoring to other engineering and engineering support personnel
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting operations for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis in programs, or new programs, or new programs warranted by such developments

Specifications

• BS/MS in Chemical Engineering
• Five (5) or more years of operations experience, two (2) years of which may be substituted by an advanced degree
• Knowledge of:
• Theories, principles, methods and procedures of chemical engineering (Advanced level)
• Mathematics and statistics (Expert level)
• MS Office software package

• Skill in:
• Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once
• Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation
• Working effectively in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between development and process divisions
• Responding to rapidly changing demands

• Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Develop creative solutions to complex process problems
• Design and manage projects
• Identify, gather, coordinate, organize and analyze data
• Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical

FLSA

• Exempt

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please forward your cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Jost Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).