Production Engineer

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. 

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job

This position provides advanced technical leadership to the Production Superintendent within assigned unit operations with continuous improvement, maintenance planning in production area, and adherence to site KPI’s. The role will also oversee production areas in maintaining safety and environmental aspects.

In your future role as Production Engineer, you will

• Lead efficient operation with a continuous improvement program using statistically designed experiments, six sigma, and other methods as required. Elements of continuous improvement include reducing operating costs, increasing product quality and capacities, and improving safety and environmental performance.
• Coordinate maintenance and provide projects within production area.
• Perform general monitoring of and improvements to the DCS and operations in the plant.
• Utilize technical background to evaluate plant operations and watch for any signs of problems. Mentor EDPs and Co-ops in advanced troubleshooting techniques and problem resolution alongside the Production Superintendent.
• Maintain the change logs (MOC) for the plant, documenting key items of interest in the areas of safety, environmental compliance, quality, operating efficiency, maintenance, and projects.  Train and coach staff on adherence to MOC protocols.
• Coordinate all major plant shutdowns/turnarounds within assigned unit.
• Coordinate with the Production Superintendent and Maintenance to ensure proper scheduling and personnel utilization.
• Projects requiring immediate action will be initiated by the Production Engineer to maintain operations. The Production Engineer is responsible for some capital projects and will serve as the plant’s liaison for capital projects coordinated within the plant by outside personnel.
• Participate in on-call support.
• Observe site for potential intruders, trespassers, or other non-authorized persons, reporting suspicious items, persons or activities.
• Participate in all plant safety processes and compliance with Life Saving Rules.
• Provide production-related training programs, guidance, and mentorship to engineers and operations personnel.

Health, Safety, Security And Environment Specific Responsibilities:

• Understand and help implement the Houston Plant Safety policies and objectives.
• Be aware of potential health, safety, security, and environmental impacts in your area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
• Understand and implement any parts of the Houston Plant Environmental Compliance Plan and Waste Management Plan that apply to your area of responsibility.
• Participate in the site's on-going Pollution Prevention Process. 

We believe you bring

Education:
Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Experience:
5+ years of engineering, plant operations, or technical field experience working within a PSM site

Performance Skills:

• High: Leadership & mentoring, planning/organization, productivity, communication, teamwork/cooperation, work quality & accountability, health, safety, security, environment
• Medium: Position knowledge, analytical ability

Technical Skills:

• High: Proficient in MS Office
• Expert in performing Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Expert in analyzing data and trends
• Utilize advanced statistical tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, or Six Sigma) to identify long-term degradation or yield opportunities
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MOC, PHA, and PSSR; ensure all technical documentation meets Houston plant and Nouryon standards
• Must be able to manage time effectively

Other Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to perform computer work for 4–8 hours per day

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Superintendent and based in Houston_Almeda

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.!

About Nouryon

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If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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