Sr Production Engineer

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CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

CDI Engineering's client is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work as a Senior Production Engineer at our Lake Charles, LA location. In this role, you will play a critical role in the success of the assigned area production units. The successful candidate will provide leadership and innovation to ensure that the units are run safely, efficiently and in compliance with environmental permits. The successful candidate will also communicate with various levels of the organization to ensure targets are met and daily activities are managed properly.

Support day to day operations for assigned area.

Optimize throughput, yield, and efficiency of the process through daily analysis and recommendations.

Troubleshoot quality excursions and process upsets and implement solutions to drive improvements.

Support Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes as needed to ensure safety of process changes.

Track and enter asset capability (OEE) data for the production units.

Lead incident investigations and RCFAs.

Develop and implement process improvements or capital improvements to drive long-term success of the operating units.

Perform end of month financial/reporting/closing duties for assigned area products.

Provide input to the budget and capital planning process.

Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.

Promote and support client's core values.

Participate in plant sponsored safety processes - complete weekly field safety observations.

Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company-required training programs.

Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.

15 + years of experience is preferred.

Strong experience in a similar role working in an ethylene manufacturing process is preferred.

Strong computer skills, including process simulation tools such as Aspen.

Proficient with Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.

Able to manage multiple priorities.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions.

BS in Chemical Engineering AND 10 years of experience working in process industries required.

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC ("CDI") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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