Chemical Engineer

PVS Detroit • Full-time • Remote (New York, United States) • $60k - $80k / year • 5d ago

Description: This Chemical Engineer will primarily be responsible for supporting growth and development within the High Purity department at our PVS Solutions manufacturing facility and will also contribute to other projects and engineering needs.

Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

§ Facilitate improvements of existing operations. Improvements will have input from multiple disciplines: operators, loaders, maintenance and management as needed.

§ Compile FEL1, FEL2, FEL3 documents using PVS project management system for capital projects.

§ Potentially assist with testing, plant trials and new product development.

§ Understand how plant operates (hands on method) and understand the different capabilities of the plant.

§ Assist in new permits and permit modifications.

§ Stay up to date on new equipment designs, new products and processes and help implement to continue to improve plant efficiencies.

§ Continuously look for opportunities to improve plant operations for safety, cost reduction, and energy efficiencies.

§ Assist in the development of an estimated timeline and cost required to accomplish a project.

§ Uphold the fundamentals of the Nicholson Nine and Responsible Care Guiding Principles. Environmental Health, Safety and Security are a responsibility of every PVS Employee.

Secondary Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 support for critical situations.
Assist in the development of an estimated timeline and cost required to accomplish a project.
Conduct management of change as needed.
Participate in Responsible Care and Department of Homeland security initiatives.
Assist sites in SOP development, review and implementation.
Participate in other activities and assignments as necessary.

Complexity of Duties

§ Values - driven culture, with a primary emphasis on safety.

§ Willing to get hands dirty and understand a process from the operator's perspective.

Required Education / Competencies / Equivalent Experience (Prior to hire / transfer):

§ Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.

§ 0-5 years' experience in Chemical industry.

§ Strong willingness to learn and desire to be hands on and in a plant setting.

§ Demonstrated professional demeanor, ethical conduct and excellent reputation for integrity.

§ Strong ability to work well with others. Ability to be a part of a multi-functional team.

§ Ability to recognize a potential problem and have a strong desire to resolve it.

§ Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.

§ Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate, influence and negotiate with others.

§ Demonstrated ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines while working independently.