Chemical Process Engineer & Maintenance Leader

Job Description

Manufacture a great career with the brightest company around! Dayglo was founded in the 1940's as the inventors of fluorescent color. We have grown to be a Global manufacturer of paints, pigments, dispersions and dyes. We are part of the RPM Inc. with sister companies that include well-known brands such as Rustoleum and DAP.

Our roots are based on the principles of innovation and groundbreaking technology. We continue this tradition today by hiring people with these same values. We are looking for optimistic, motivated, and dedicated individuals who are committed to tackling complex challenges. We offer killer benefits including a 401K with match, a retirement pension & a 4x10 work schedule!

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chemical Process Engineer & Maintenance Leader to oversee and optimize chemical processes and ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant operations. This dual-role position will focus on improving process safety, product quality, and production efficiency, while also leading a team responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment. The ideal candidate will enjoy being on the shop floor, have a strong background in chemical engineering, process design, and maintenance management, with a passion for driving continuous improvement. This role will have the maintenance team reporting to him/her.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering:

• Process Optimization: Analyze and improve chemical manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, yield, safety, and environmental performance.
• Process Design: Design and modify process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to improve performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and quality issues using data analysis and root cause methodologies.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all process operations comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.), and support process hazard analyses (PHAs).
• Data Analysis: Monitor process parameters and performance metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Assist in leading initiatives to implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies within the process operations.

Maintenance Leadership:

• Team Leadership: Lead the maintenance team, including technicians and contractors, ensuring the completion of scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs.
• Maintenance Planning: Develop and manage the plant's preventive maintenance program, minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment availability.
• Budgeting: Develop and control the maintenance budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
• Inventory Management: Oversee spare parts inventory and ensure the availability of critical equipment to minimize production interruptions.
• Training & Development: Provide training and mentorship to maintenance personnel, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with relevant safety standards and regulations, including electrical, mechanical, and chemical safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, or related industries.
  • General understanding and fundamental working knowledge of the following:
• Pneumatic conveyance system of materials, including dust collectors.
• Plant air supply system.
• Explosion protection systems, including proper bonding, static charge dissipation.
• Plant process water supply system(s).
• Basic principles and design criteria for industrial ventilation applications.
• Mechanical improvements to machine design.
• Material handling systems.
• Operations of industrial machinery, equipment, drives, controls.
• Full scale unit operations of reaction chemistry, including: pressure, vacuum, heat exchange, condensation, mixing, controls, nitrogen inertness, packed bed scrubbers.
• Particle size reduction technologies.
• Mixing, phase separation, filtration, and rheology of chemical wastes and/or materials.
• Wastewater treatment operations to ensure compliance with local POTW guidelines.
• Conformance and support to EHS protocols of permitted sources per Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and OSHA.
• Proper DOT handling, storage, labelling and shipment of hazardous materials and wastes.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of chemical processes, process control, and safety systems.
  • Proficient in the use of maintenance management software (CMMS).
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical and operational problems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations, including Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS), reliability engineering principles, and project management methodologies.
• Autocad proficiency
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects from concept to completion.

DISCLAIMER:

The above description covers the principal functions of this position. It is not intended to be a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or substantially similar duties, which may be assigned during normal or emergency operations.