Project Engineering Manager
NPAworldwide · Atlanta, GA
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- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Atlanta, GA
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Project Engineering Manager
NPAworldwide · Atlanta, GA
Taylor Morgan
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Job highlights
- Support plant operations and continuous improvements.
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
- Manage improvement projects for safety and productivity.
- Implement change management and lead investigations.
- Requires BS Chemical Engineering and 2+ years experience.
About the role
About the Role
Our global chemical client is expanding their Chemical Production Team. This Process / Production Engineering role will have responsibility supporting plant unit operations, continuous improvements, process/ product startups, and all EHS/ PSM regulations.
Job Description
- Involved in day to day production support for the batch/ continuous chemical operations including troubleshooting and problem solving of process / equipment issues.
- Track Production Yields and Perform Mass Balances.
- Handle process improvement projects, managing continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability, and cost.
- Support process downtime and runtime.
- Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
- Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.
- Implement change management processes including MOC, PSSR, P&ID, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, SQC.
- Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, production, reliability, etc.).
- Assist with Training of Operations Teams.
Qualifications
- BS Chemical Engineering degree with 2+ years experience as Process / Production Engineer in PSM/ chemical operating plants.
- Preferred experience with Lean/ Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC, P&IDs.
- Familiar with process unit operations and Controls; reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, heat treatment.
- Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.
Key skills/competency
- Process Engineering
- Production Support
- Chemical Operations
- Troubleshooting
- Continuous Improvement
- PSM Regulations
- Lean Six Sigma
- Process Safety Management
- Change Management
- Chemical Engineering
Skills & topics
- Process Engineering Manager
- Chemical Engineering
- Process Engineer
- Production Engineer
- PSM
- Process Safety Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Troubleshooting
- Chemical Production
- Plant Operations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your BS Chemical Engineering degree and 2+ years of experience in PSM/chemical operating plants. Emphasize your familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma and process unit operations.
- Showcase relevant skills: Quantify your experience in process improvement, troubleshooting, mass balance, and leading incident investigations.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your knowledge of reactors, distillation, polymerization, and other unit operations.
- Demonstrate PSM expertise: Be prepared to discuss your involvement in PSM initiatives, MOC, PSSR, and hazard reviews.
Technical preparation
Review chemical engineering fundamentals.,Study common chemical plant unit operations.,Practice mass balance and yield calculations.,Familiarize with PSM and MOC principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex process issue you solved.,How do you prioritize multiple project tasks?,Give an example of a safety improvement you implemented.,How do you handle resistance to change?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Process Engineering Manager role at NPA worldwide?
- The Process Engineering Manager role at NPA worldwide focuses on supporting plant unit operations, driving continuous improvements, assisting with process/product startups, and ensuring compliance with EHS/PSM regulations for a global chemical client.
- What educational background is required for the Process Engineering Manager position?
- A Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is required for this Process Engineering Manager position, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- What specific process unit operations are relevant for this Process Engineering Manager role?
- Familiarity with a range of process unit operations is preferred, including reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, and heat treatment.
- Does this Process Engineering Manager role involve managing people?
- While the job description mentions 'Lead incident investigations' and 'Assist with Training of Operations Teams,' the primary focus appears to be on technical process management rather than direct people management.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Process Engineering Manager at this company?
- Key responsibilities include daily production support, troubleshooting, tracking yields, managing process improvement projects, ensuring safety and compliance, and participating in change management processes.
- Is there a requirement for sponsorship for this Process Engineering Manager job?
- Yes, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.
- What is the significance of PSM in this Process Engineering Manager role?
- PSM (Process Safety Management) is a critical component of this role, involving participation in initiatives, audits, incident investigations, and implementing change management processes like MOC and hazard reviews.
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