Plant Engineer - West Texas, USA

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

This role supports the Oil & Gas Solutions site on the process, project, and controls engineering work as called for by the Engineering & Maintenance Manager. This role will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical expertise and engineering support, leading process optimization and process troubleshooting efforts, and providing as-needed capital project support. This role will also work closely with new product introduction, scale-up, and feasibility studies.

The plant engineer will be expected to perform engineering duties including but not limited to maintaining/updating/creating P&IDs, process flow diagrams, interlock, and control scheme development, and process design calculations to support process optimization, and process hazard analysis, and capital projects. As needed, support by this position will be required for the plant DCS and PLC system in regards to troubleshooting assistance and minor programming needs and will have primary responsibility for the plant DCS and PLC process historian PI process book. 

We count on you for:

• Perform feasibility studies for technology transfers and new product introductions.
• Includes assessment of current equipment capabilities and possibly capital requirements.
• Provide process-related support to incident investigations, process deviations, and MOCs.
• Identify process variations and implement measures to reduce such variations, and track the effectiveness of reduction measures.
• Assist with analyzing process data and critical quality parameters for control of the manufacturing process.
• Implement process optimization improvements and manage OEE reporting and analysis.
• Investigate off-grade batches, identify root cause, report findings, and implement action items.
• Prepare/update/create/manage flow diagrams, batch sheets, P&IDs, SOPs, and equipment and control specifications.  
• Responsible for preparation of project cost estimates up to multi-million dollar range. Monitors all project expenditures and cost tracking.
• Design new or improved process systems.
• Provide training to maintenance and production employees on unit operations, chemistries, and batch recipes or DCS changes/enhancements in regard to production.
• Responsible for day-to-day process firefighting associated with production.
• Provide support for the plant DCS and PLC control system including programming and troubleshooting.
• Assume primary responsibility for maintaining and updating the plant PI process book data historian.
• Provide process input to the creation of manufacturing batch sheets and work in collaboration with the laboratory manager for plant/lab unity.
• Perform and embrace Manufacturing Excellence.
• Must be able to comply with all Syensqo safety rules and company policies.
• Comply with local EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulations.
• Participate, coordinate and/or lead process hazard reviews, pre-startup safety reviews, and management of change.
• Act as the site leader role model, participate in employee engagement activities, and be a champion for safety and compliance.
• Plus other duties communicated by the supervisor and/or the site leadership team.

You will bring:

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, entry-level and all higher levels of experience will be considered.
• Must have basic process design understanding of analytical, flow, level, pressure, temperature, and weight system instruments, and of pumps, tanks, and pressure vessel design.
• The individual must be organized, systematic, independent, and self-motivator.
• Prioritize, schedule, inspect work, and (re)direct resources as necessary across multiple tasks.
• Ability to read, understand and develop P&IDs, batch sheets, process flow diagrams, and other engineering documents.
• Capable of fieldwork as needed to collect and verify data.
• Must read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and/or verbal instruction.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to create procedures and train operations personnel.
• Ability to lead process improvement and awareness at the plant.
• In-depth knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software, engineering spreadsheets/calculations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
• The ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Basic understanding of Production Schedules.
• Must be punctual and meet attendance requirements.

You will get:

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $95,000.00 to $110,000.00. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives. 
• Competitive benefits
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Onsite position, location Levelland - West Texas, USA.
• Remote working is not an option for this position

About us

• This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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