Operations Support Engineer

Basic Function:

Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes in their assigned areas. Support unit turnarounds and commission process improvements. Evaluate process equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance and assure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Monitor performance of processes throughout reaction and purification steps to determine interaction of process variables such as temperature, pressure, residence time, composition. Design replacement equipment and plan layout of new equipment. Design monitoring and control systems improvements based on data trending and analysis.

Know How:

The position requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Minimum of 3 years experience required.

The position requires;

• Knowledge of chemical composition and properties of the chemicals used and an understanding of chemical reactions they undergo,
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs,
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the processing of chemicals from raw materials to final products
• an awareness of all assigned processes, including auxiliary units
• knowledge of geometry, calculus, probability, statistics and their applications,
• trained in or capable of learning Aspen simulation software, advanced excel techniques, regression analysis, and developing and understanding PFD's and P&ID's

The position is 100% technical.

Problem Solving:

The main challenge of the position is to assist in improving and optimizing operations within the assigned process production areas. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Choosing the right mathematical methods and formulas to solve a problem. Appling general rules to specific problems to make sensible recommendations. Combining pieces of information to form general rules and find hidden relationships. Communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. In problem solving, the general approach and specific activities will be agreed with the Team Leader and results will be closely reviewed.

Accountability:

This position is accountable for:

Working in a safe manner, reporting and investigating unsafe conditions or actions,

Working within Rubicon's guidelines for professional and ethical conduct,

Determining causes of operational problems or failures,

Evaluating characteristics of process equipment and systems,

Proposing improved operating methods,

Monitoring the productivity and cost efficiency of assigned unit(s),

Providing support for operations to assist troubleshooting difficult issues requiring technical support,

Becoming technically proficient in the assigned process(es),

Serving as process representative for MOC's, PHA's, LoPA's, and interfacing with other departments,

Design improvements to processing systems within assigned unit(s),

Understanding and complying with safety and environmental regulations,

Identifying areas for professional development and growth.