Process Engineer

Bakelite Synthetics is charting the course as the next-generation chemical company. With our global presence and rich history dating back to 1907, we are deeply rooted in the boundless possibilities of science and curiosity.

Today, from trains and planes to everyday household items, our products are almost always within a few feet.   We are continuously innovating thousands of products around the world while committing to sustainability and environmental protection. We are looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will continue to change the world. If you are someone who is curious, creative, and driven to make a difference, then you should consider joining our team.  

As a valued member of the Bakelite team, you will:

• Work on cutting-edge projects that are making a real impact on the world
• Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate people
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Put your unique fingerprint on our growing organization
• Make a difference in the world by helping create sustainable products

If you are ready to join a company that is changing the world, then we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you can do!

The Plant Process Engineer is primarily responsible for providing technical support to the Bakelite Louisville facility to maintain standards of product quality, process yield, optimization, and compliance with our process safety standards. This position is responsible for engineering tasks for the assigned operating units, including safety and environmental compliance, PSM, optimization, quality, productivity, and cost improvement. The Plant Process Engineer will report directly to the Engineering and Maintenance Leader and work with the Production Leaders to set unit priorities. Plant Process Engineers will be assigned functional programs to coordinate that will cut across operating units. 

Essential Functions

• Responsible for process optimization of the assigned units.  Regularly engage with operators on the plant floor to learn, optimize and troubleshoot process.
• Champion and lead process and plant improvement initiatives. Conceive, design, fund, install and manage improvement projects within scope.
• Support Production and Maintenance troubleshooting efforts including data gathering and automation tools.
• Assist the Production Leaders in identifying and implementing capacity creation improvements through equipment or control upgrades. 
• Optimize productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new procedures.
• Utilize Track VantagePoint, OEE, SPC and other data sources to suggest improvements and monitor upgrades.
• Provide thorough instructions for successful implementation of process changes.
• Assess compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• Assist with identification, development, and implementation of capital projects to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Support new product development with production trial coordination and troubleshooting.
• Update and maintain Process and Production Data collection systems (SAP and other Database systems).
• Drive standardization of process operation conditions and reduce process and measurement variability.
• Conduct and use MOC process to document and control process changes.
• Contribute to operator training programs.
• Lead and participate in safety, quality and process upset investigations.
• Develop and implement improvements in the quality control process and system.
• Support continuous plant operations as needed for process and production issues.
• Participate during Process Hazard Analyses.
• Participate in reliability improvement teams.
• Support PSM and ISO 9001 Management Systems.
• Ensure OSHA PSM standards are practiced including Management of Change.
• Ensure PFDs, P&IDs, and Operating Procedures are up to date and accurate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience. Chemical manufacturing experience preferred but others considered.
• Strong technical understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Planning capacity for coordination of multidisciplinary work.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well and communicate in a timely manner with staff at all company levels.
• Strong technical IT knowledge with CMMS system experience, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings (P&ID, PFD, and Isometrics).
• Must have or meet requirements for a TWIC card.
• Walking, driving, standing, lifting 55 pounds repeatedly, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. 
• Little travel expected.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance on your first day of employment. 
• 3 weeks paid vacation. 
• 11 paid holidays. 
• Paid parental leave. 
• Paid sick time. 
• HSA with company match, when enrolled in a qualified medical plan.
• 401k with company match. 
• Annual retirement contribution.
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D. 
• Company paid STD and LTD. 

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. 

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify.  For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.