As the Chemical Engineer Lead, you will be accountable for tracking, use, and reduction of TCE. You will increase efforts to minimize emissions and improve efficiency, ensuring all processes are compliant and up to date. Additionally, you will conduct cause analyses, facilitate corrective actions, and use statistical analysis to enhance solvent recovery processes.
You will be located at PPG's Barberton, OH plant. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
Key Responsibilities- Lead regular meetings with the plant team to improve with regards to TCE emissions and track assignments to completion.
- Ensure all related processes are up to date and train supervisors and operators accordingly.
- Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to implement instrumentation and process equipment upgrades, especially during plant wide outages.
- Identify ways to improve the solvent recovery processes and work with operations team to implement recommendations.
- Along with EHS, monitors compliance with Barberton's Title V air permit, notifies leadership of any deviations, and ensures corrective actions.
- Monitor LDAR Program for compliance with inspections and leak repairs/ record keeping.
- Be an expert operating and optimizing the extractor, dryer, oven, decanting, distillation, and solvent recovery systems.
Qualifications- BS Chemical engineering (or some background in chemistry/science)
- 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering or process control engineering
- Experience with chemical process optimization
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.