Process Engineer
Posted on: 25 Jul 2021
Calumet City, IL
Job Description
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Become Subject Matter Expert on phenolic resin and acrylic PSA processes. Implement process improvements to increase first pass yield, decrease costs, and/or improve safety.
Participate in New product introduction and scale up of new products that are brought into the Calumet City site.
Lead captial projects in areas under his/her supervision
Become proficent with Delta V control system
Work closely with production associates to address any process or equipment deficiencies and ensure they receive proper training.
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
A Bachelors degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
3-5 years working in a chemical manufacturing environment
Some experience with medium sized projects (up to $500k)
Must have the ability to build and sustain good working relationships and work effectively in a team environment; be achievement motivated and have a high energy level; effective planning and organizational skills; and effective communication skills (Verbal, written, and listening).
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
Experience with Delta V control system
Experience with PSM covered processes
Lean/Six sigma certification/experience
Batch processing and process scale up experience
Ashland Inc.
Covington, KY
Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc. is an American chemical company which operates in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, the company traces its roots back to the city of Ashland, Kentucky, where it was headquartered from 1924 to 1999. The company currently has five wholly owned divisions, which include Chemical Intermediates and Solvents, Composites, Industrial Specialties, Personal and Home Care, & Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, and Agriculture. Until 2017, the company was the primary manufacturer of Valvoline.
Ashland has been almost a century in the making. Throughout our evolution from oil company to diversified chemicals conglomerate, to a global specialty chemicals company, we’ve advanced by becoming ever more capable of adding unique value to customer products.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees6,500+
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