Global Process Engineer (US Remote)

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. 

Position Overview

This is an internal position to provide technical expertise in the field of a Chemical Process Engineering.  This position, by way of applying past knowledge and experiences using a wide range of engineering principles, provides recommendations to help solve complex problems within the Resin and Formaldehyde processes.  This position is also responsible to provide technical advice in the proper development of new chemical processes within a project team environment.  This position will review proposed chemical processes and new recipe additions then make recommendations to ensure process requirements are met and chemical operations meet Hexion’s safety and environmental requirements.  Other responsibilities include providing expertise in troubleshooting existing chemical processes that are not meeting original design entitlement,; commission / startup of new chemical operations and individual productivity projects to create capacity / efficiencies in existing plant processes and formulation approvals.  This position can be asked to collaborate closely with and advise different teams like Innovation, Commercial, Operations and Supply Chain.

Please note: This is a remote position

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Process Engineering guidance in Resin production or Formaldehyde process.
• Consult and provide technical recommendations in the design of chemical processes with a focus on safety and efficiency in design with the assistance of Process Engineering Management and Lead Process Engineers. 
• With the support of Process Engineering Management, provides technical solutions to problems found at existing locations based upon full understanding of the products being made and the process capabilities at the site.  Solutions provided need to be practical in its application as the simplest solutions tend to be the most effective.
• Advising a project team of potential design or scope changes and the impact / benefit on the process.
• Leveraging product understanding and process capabilities to work and advise contracted engineering groups on new process design to ensure the best possible design for any new process.
• Checking calculations to advise on adherence to codes, specifications, design criteria and overall RAGAGEP (Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices) adherence.
• Collaborate on the development of a business case for any new product / process development.  Leveraging those technical skills to present a cohesive business case for Leadership approval.
• Develop best practices and design standards to improve reliability and / or efficiency of existing chemical processes.
• Competent in the different Process Hazardous Analysis (PHA) and hazard review techniques.  Need to participate in different HAZOPs and engage teams when either reviewing old HAZOPs to ensure existing processes have not deviated from the original design or from the earliest stage of a project through commissioning.
• Subject Matter Expert in techniques to successfully commission and startup chemical processes.
• Required to do recipe approval and batch sizing for the portfolio of active master recipes.(Resin only)
• Investigate and provide written technical guidance on deviations from expected production within Hexion’s chemical processes.  

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports to the Process Engineering Manager.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• The Scope of Responsibility will focus on the Resin and Formaldehyde production processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Capable of networking within a matrix organization and working remotely.  
• 5 + years of relevant chemical processes experience.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be familiar with process safety, environmental, and Industrial Hygiene rules and regulations associated the production of chemicals.
• Capable of working with 3rd party engineering firms to represent Hexion during Front End Engineering efforts.
• Worked on plant floor in chemical operating company
• Analytical and Critical thinking
• Batch manufacturing experience (resin only)
• BS Engineering, or degree containing chemical and process engineering fundamentals.
• Must be able to operate Excel spreadsheets and develop PowerPoint presentations.  Advance skills in Excel and intermediate skills in PowerPoint are required.
• Must be able to collect data and interpret it. 
• Must have advanced computer skills. 
• Travel can vary depending upon project location and requirements.  Expected Travel can be 25% or higher pending business needs at the time.
• Physical requirements for this role: Standing, walking, sitting, hearing, seeing, talking, listening, climbing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate project management experience especially FEL efforts.
• Personal skills with the ability to communicate with different layers in the organization from the business leads to local site personnel.  Important to have the ability to relate with all types of people.
• Must understand the application and use of Fault Trees, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) techniques.
• Masters Degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity in the Stage Gate Process for projects and their front-end development.
• Understand Gantt Charts and the development in Microsoft Project.
• Mini-Tab experience is desired but not required.
• Familiarity with enterprise system software such as SAP

Other

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 of 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.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any 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.