Production Engineer

The Production Engineer will oversee key aspects of distillation projects and hydrogenation reactor operations at Monument Chemical’s Houston, TX facility. This role also serves as a technical resource to support optimization efforts, yield improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and campaign execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of distillation projects and/or hydrogenation reactors.
• Develop understanding of campaign-associated equipment and how it operates.
• Work with plant utilities as part of campaign execution.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to provide data and chemical engineering support for specific product campaigns.
• Coordinate with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations and help meet plant goals.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure product specifications are met.
• Support Engineering with cost-effective projects aimed at optimizing production and minimizing working capital.
• Develop procedures for items currently in production and for future items.
• Prepare and enhance operating instructions.
• Troubleshoot plant operations when actual performance does not match expected results.
• Generate campaign reports that include mass balances, process data analysis, and de-bottlenecking proposals.
• Develop and maintain campaign-specific schedules to meet production demand.
• Support efficient campaign execution through coordination with plant personnel, technical advisors, and data analysis.
• Participate in field operations with operators to identify process and safety improvements.
• Communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel across all organizational levels when needed.
• Help optimize the disposition of waste streams (water and organics) generated during each project to support cost savings.
• Lead quarterly improvement meetings with Technical Advising for major projects.
• Lead pre-campaign meetings prior to startup to review project execution items.
• Perform additional assigned duties, including ongoing development aligned with company core values, competencies, and skills.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Operations Manager

Required Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in the 24/7 production facility call-out policy when needed.
• Ability to function and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work on shift for 30 days during the 90-day probationary period.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.
• 3+ years of work experience in an engineering role.

Preferred Experience

• Honeywell Experion experience.
• Microsoft Project experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with plant production experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Walking and moving about on foot for tasks, including long periods of up to 12 hours per day.
• Sitting for work periods of up to 12 hours per day.
• Climbing ladders, stairs, ramps, and similar structures 1 to 2 times per day.
• Balancing on narrow or slippery surfaces to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching during task performance.
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds consistently.
• Grasping using fingers and palm.
• May work inside and outside and may be subject to environmental conditions.
• Exposure to extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F for periods longer than one hour).
• Subject to vibration and exposure to hazards including moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, high heat, and chemicals.
• May operate or drive a utility vehicle.
• Must wear appropriate PPE, including FRC uniform, hard hat, safety toe work boots, safety glasses, gloves, and other required equipment.