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Honeywell Chemical Process Engineer II in Colonial Heights, Virginia
POSITION OBJECTIVE/RESPONSIBLITIES:
The Process Engineer II provides technical expertise to ensure the operation produces product that meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements to a 24/7 manufacturing facility. You will contribute to the development of Honeywell's next generation of Spectra products by designing, testing and/or validating products from prototype to market. This role will identify ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and the capability of existing processes while also assisting in the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation, to meet goals established by the business along with providing technical guidance to the operations team, and to assist with process troubleshooting along with developing corrective action plans.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed
Support sustained operation of fiber, solvent recovery and utilities operations
Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE
Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization
Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement
Lead productivity projects yielding significant reductions in defects/costs and increased productivity
Restoring baseline values of key area metrics for which restoration attempts by the operations personnel have been unsuccessful and mentor operations staff on best practices and/or SOPs
Maintain engineering documents and participate in PHAs that execute on recommendations to eliminate process safety hazards
Develop Pre-Feed/FEL-1 packages for capital projects
Work on sustainability projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Utilize Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements
Utilize MOC process to manage changes
Develop new SOPs or update existing ones as needed
Manage monitoring, reporting and reduction of fugitive solvent emissions in accordance with site Title V agreements
Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to manage improvement opportunities for plant operations and drive opportunities to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and equipment operation/reliability.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
WE VALUE:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred
Chemical, polymer, fiber manufacturing experience preferred
Excellent computer literacy
Experience with identifying process changes and recommendations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience scoping projects with business level impact
Ability to work without guidance or supervision
Ability to accurately identify patterns to problem solve
Experience with Management of Change process
Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design
Working knowledge of RAGAGEP
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.