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LANXESS Corporation Process Engineer in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Who we are:
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join our Team!
Performs engineering assignments of processes improvements/projects by analyzing, determining solutions and implementing process improvements to achieve Production, Safety and Environmental goals.
- Support coninuous improvement and troubleshooting efforts with a goal of implementing engineering changes to the processes or operations to achieve efficiency gains in cost such as utilities, labor, raw materials and equipment as well as to increase production and conservation of energy.
- Support safety, health, and environmental goals by improving equipment, work environments, and process safety.
- Prepare for process hazard analysis (PHA/HAZOP) initiatives, participate in HAZOPS, and implement recommendations.
- Ownership of Safety Critical documentation such as Process and Instrumentation Diagrams" (P&ID's), Electrical Classification, equipment files processes to ensure accuracy. Critical for compliance, regulatory, MOC, OSHA.
- Development, design and implementation of process related engineering improvements projects through data collection, analysis, solution, implmentation. Work closely with plant salary and hourly team for project planning and implementation - including capital. Utilize DMAIC process to manage projects.
- Tracking of project costs, timelines and performance against project goals and objectives.
- Support troubleshooting efforts around process, quality, safety to help resolve plant issues.
- Manage MOC process for process, equipment, operational changes made onsite. Utilize OneMOC tool and Velocity software to create and manage MOC process to ensure timely resoltuion of action items.
- Perform conventional, engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product desging, testing of materials, and /or prcess studies.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment - with a strong understanding of safety, basic equipment, and plant functions.
- Skilled in developing and managing a process improvement project. Knowledge of DMAIC process.
- Knowledge of project management to set goals and meet dates.
- Ability to utilize process safety documentation such as P&IDs, HAZOPs, Process Flow Diagrams.
What we offer you:
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
Join the LANXESS team!
LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.
