Process Development Engineer TempRite- Compound

Summary of the Role:

The Process Development Engineer is accountable for safely providing ongoing support and solutions for both new process developments and strategic manufacturing support projects related to TempRite Compounds and Resin. The responsibilities of this role will be focused on providing technology support for TempRite Operations, Joint Ventures, process development, capacity expansion, operation cost reduction and Most Effective Technology (MET) development. The candidate needs to be well rounded in the field of process engineering and with emphasis on chemical and process control technologies and well versed in process safety management principles and apply them routinely during their tenure. Prior experience with polymers and chlorine is considered a plus as well as experience with process automation and the application of statistical analysis tools. As a part of the PT organization, this role offers an opportunity to draw insight from both manufacturing and commercial functions of the global TempRite business.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Support design, construction, commissioning and operation of the TempRite India compound expansion and future capacity additions
• Assist with definition and development TempRite compound Most Effective Technology
• Reduce operating cost by defining and transferring best practices between sites
• Support procurement in raw material cost saving initiatives, initiate MA runs at resin plants.  Support the technical service group around customer issues with new product introductions and existing product support.
• Support for general PT activities and systems around quality, safety, data collection and projects (PPMP, RMWF, MA, LZSQC, OSIPI)
• Provides troubleshooting support for 2 locations: India - Vilayat and India - Dahej, India.
• Represents 140 KMT/Y compound production and sales of $190M projected in 2025
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives at all plant locations. 
• Supports cost saving initiatives at both plant locations.
• Supports India startup: project is scoped at $135M
• For testing and process development they will follow the MA process
• For new raw materials they will follow the RMWF
• For chlorine safety they will follow Eurochlor and Chlorine Institute guidelines
• For process changes, plant MOC procedure 
• Determining the risk of process changes. MA's (tests) are approved or not based on safety and cost risk. These assessments need to be accurate and depend largely on the expertise of the PT engineer.
• Responsible to approve plant QC methods. Plant QC changes have a big impact on customers if not handled properly.
• Reviews process changes and provides approvals. Every change has inherent safety and cost risks

Requirements (education, experience, competencies, and specific job requirements):

Education / Certification:

• Bachelor’s in Chemical or Process engineering OR other Bachelor with extensive CPVC experience

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5+ years Operations experience

• Power BI
• Mintab (statistical software)
• Proficiency in English

Competencies for the Role:

• Invesitgating Issues
• Driving Success
• Evaluating Problems
• Creating Innovation