Production Engineer - La Porte, TX

Job description

Solvay 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:
As a Production Engineer , you will be part of the Production Operations team and will be responsible for analyzing and improving current processes, managing the industrial and manufacturing excellence projects, and guaranteeing process safety and product quality within the La Porte, Texas unit, in order to ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of the production process of the unit.

We count on you for:

·  Comply with HSE regulations, quality standards, and company policies
·  Lead PHA studies (HazOp and LOPA)
·  Support the manager regarding compliance with HSE rules, regulations, and policies
·  Production Process
·  Propose the most optimal production conditions, taking into account cost and quality
·  Perform DCS support (process control and configuration) as needed
·  Manufacture Excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation
·  Manage assigned projects or subprojects under the supervision of the manager which includes workflow or system improvements, CAPEX, process improvement, OEE improvement, etc
·  Lead and implement testing of new technologies, methods, and/or products on a pilot scale or directly in the Industrial plant
·  Manage internal and external interaction and collaboration
·  Act as a liaison regarding technological matters towards other departments, suppliers, and customers

You can count on us for:

·  Be part of a dynamic international team, focusing on generating value for the company and society as a whole
·  Production being at the heart of the company’s activities, you will have the opportunity to very quickly grasp the full company challenges and opportunities
·  Successful candidates will have opportunities to relocate globally

You will bring:

·  BSc Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
·  3 to 8 years of experience in a chemical plant
·  Experience in optimizing chemical reactions, as well as in monitoring experience in chemical working solutions
·  Interest in knowledge development regarding DCS (Digital Control System)
·  Good interpersonal and communication skills
·  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
·  Learning orientation
·  Ability to work collaboratively with operators and engineers

You will get:

·  The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is $90.000 to $110.000. 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 bonuses and/or other incentives.
·  Benefits package
·  16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
·  Free language courses (24 languages available)
·  A relocation package within the US is available

About us

·  Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
·  At Solvay, 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.

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