Production Engineer

Position Summary: The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements. Duties and Responsibilities: · Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations · Complete work using the fundamentals of process simulation with simulation program(s) · Design a range of unit operations including reaction, distillation, refrigeration, fired heaters, and heat exchangers · Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process trouble-shooting, and equipment maintenance · Provide integrations of manufacturing input for safety, quality, reliability, and operability into design · Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of trouble-shooting and process modifications Basic Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering · 0-2 years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering · Experience in Petrochemical/chemical-based manufacturing such as ammonia, urea, methanol, etc. preferred Additional Qualifications: · Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities · Experience with process simulation tools such as ASPEN, HTRI, and pipe hydraulics programs · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment · Proficient in Microsoft Office   The expected salary range for this position is $76,000 to $114,000, annually.