Chemical Engineer

Company:  Sterling Engineering
Location: Joliet
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Title: Plant Engineer

Location: Joliet, IL

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $90K-110K/YR

Must have: BS with a technical discipline and experience in chemical manufacturing

Job Duties:

  • Communication: Effectively communicates all issues or problems within the department to the Plant Manager or their designated representative.
  • Safety Compliance: Ensures that the plant operates in accordance with all health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Actively participates in HSE training, drills, and Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings.
  • Production Oversight: Directs operators to achieve optimal product quality and quantity while maximizing personnel and equipment utilization.
  • Technical Assistance: Provides technical support and guidance to address off-standard conditions and emergencies.
  • Equipment Operation: Provides direction to operators on the operation and control of all plant equipment.
  • Process Monitoring: Monitors and controls production processes, identifying and correcting deviations from standards.
  • Team Building: Fosters a collaborative and teamwork-oriented environment.
  • Continuous Improvement: Implements continuous improvement techniques to enhance safety, quality, and production performance. Proposes strategies to optimize raw material ordering processes and minimize inventory.
  • Responsible Care: Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Responsible Care® principles in health, safety, and environmental matters.
  • Maintenance Coordination: Works closely with the maintenance coordinator to direct maintenance efforts.
  • Capital Projects: Proposes and assists in the implementation of capital projects to reduce costs and maintain business operations.
  • Data Analysis: Enters and analyzes production data daily to ensure optimal process output and efficiency.
  • Inventory Management: Assists in inventory monitoring, supply ordering, and periodic inventory reviews.
  • Audits: Supports regulatory and external audits as needed.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Updates and creates standard operating procedures to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
  • Special Projects: Completes special projects and other tasks as assigned.
  • Training: Possesses the ability to be trained and train others in various disciplines related to production operations and management.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum: BS Degree in an appropriate technical discipline.
  • Desired: BS Degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of two to five (2-5) years of experience in the chemical industry in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in a Union environment.
  • CQI techniques and methods, such as SPC and Six Sigma.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety principles.
  • Working knowledge of management systems, such as ISO 9001 and RC 14001
  • Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
  • Computer skills, such as Microsoft Office and SAP.
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