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Huntsman Corporation · 1 day ago

Operations Support Engineer

USA - Louisiana - Geismar

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Huntsman Corporation is seeking an Operations Support Engineer supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Geismar. The main purpose of this role is to improve and optimize operations within assigned process production areas, focusing on troubleshooting and enhancing chemical manufacturing processes.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringChemical Composition KnowledgeProduction Processes KnowledgeAspen Simulation SoftwareAdvanced Excel TechniquesPFDP&ID UnderstandingProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Minimum of 3 years experience required

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

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Rubicon in the United States