Production Engineer

As the Production Engineer, reporting to the Sr. Technical Manager, you will execute work in compliance the SI’s ZERO EHS Impact Philosophy. You will be responsible for partnering with cross-functional teams in the implementation of production improvements programs to optimize production.

Ensures EHS compliance and continuous improvement in EHS performance

Provides technical support for Production troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis of process issues

Provides training on and leads advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving processes

Works collaboratively with Quality on chemistry related issues & method formulation improvements

Works cooperatively with site engineering to develops project scopes and process engineering packages for new installations and retrofit of facilities

Provides technical input for maintenance of raw material usage standards (SAP bill of materials); drives analysis and continuous improvement of raw material utilization (yield performance).

Provides analysis of equipment time utilization (OEE) and drives continuous improvement.

Responsible for functional safety execution for assigned processes including process hazard analysis (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR), and completion of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).

Provide technical support to basic process control systems (DCS - Yokogawa) to optimize process performance and functionality for the operator. Activities may include: loop-tuning, alarm management, and small configuration tasks.

Assist production department with creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Leads or assist in the incident and near miss investigation processes to mitigate risk or resolve