KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Process Engineer must hold a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a carbon black manufacturing plant.
• Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Proficient in applying scientific methods; experienced with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical and operational information effectively.

• The Process Engineer will assist the Production Superintendent in achieving corporate and plant objectives.
• Lead and coordinate the activities of Production Supervisors, Process Control Supervisors, and Operators to optimize production output, product quality, safety, housekeeping, and cost efficiency within environmental compliance requirements.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures that support effective production operations.
• Define and monitor reactor and wet process operating parameters.
• The Process Engineer will plan and schedule routine and preventive maintenance for production equipment.
• Conduct inspections of unit equipment and generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports detailing grade runs and operational performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and contractors to ensure quality and efficiency of equipment repairs.
• The Process Engineer will train staff in Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and production best practices.
• Troubleshoot and analyze production processes to improve efficiency and resolve operational issues.
• Prepare and deliver reports to plant management on production volumes, quality metrics, operational summaries, equipment downtime, staffing concerns, and environmental compliance.
• The Process Engineer will provide chemical engineering expertise for process design, optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Evaluate process capability data and implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce quality costs and drive performance improvement.