Process Engineer

ISP Lima LLC
Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?
Are you always solving?
Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our Ashland Inc. Intermediates, business at our Lima, Ohio plant. This is a very significant role within the Company and the manufacturing function. This position will report to the operations manager.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participant in plant safety program and performs all tasks in a safe manner.
• Monitors process conditions and reports on deviations and opportunities.
• Recommends operation improvements based on data collection and analysis.
• Develops and implements small and medium capital projects (up to $1MM)
• Executes capital projects safely, on budget, and on schedule.
• Studies catalyst performance and recommends actions to improve performance.
• Leads and participates in unit HAZOP studies.
• Supports maintenance personnel with engineering calculations.
• Participates in the plant MOC process as an initiator and in a tech support role.
• Assists in setting yield and product availability forecasts.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following :

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of chemical plant manufacturing experience.
• Well versed in chemical process manufacturing, environmental compliance standards, engineering and project standards, Management of Change, budget preparation and cost control, strong IT skills, organizational effectiveness, and people management.
• Ability to lead and manage others effectively, be an effective communicator and can interface well with employees at all levels, especially with members of site's Leadership Team as well as corporate management.
• Proven strong business acumen and ability to manage multiple priorities and constantly changing business priorities.
• Always demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior.
• Drive the company to a greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating the new and different.
• Able to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Manager.
• Capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency arise.
• Be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit within the manufacturing process area, including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being performed.
• Ability to walk extensively, climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, lift 25 lbs., or reach depending on work activity required. Work is performed in an office/plant environment with frequent trips to the operating areas to formulate plans, inspect equipment or processes and collect data.
• Training required to perform the job properly and may require this position to travel occasionally around the United States.
• A valid driver's license to operate plant vehicles.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.