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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Process Engineer will be a member of the technology team that is responsible for safe, reliable, & cost effective operations. The engineer will work on the optimization of unit operations & small/medium capital projects as well as new products with R& D. 

The engineer will lead efforts to improve safety, sustainability, reliability, productivity, and support Operational Excellence. In addition, the engineer will be responsible for hands-on support working in the manufacturing unit, troubleshooting production issues, defining scopes of small to medium capital projects, specifying equipment, suggesting product and process improvements, and working effectively with all levels of the organization from plant operations to maintenance, customers and suppliers. 

We count on you for:

• Ensuring that all process engineering activities comply with regulations such as OSHA PSM as well as HSE procedures and policies.

• Providing process engineering assistance to troubleshoot operational problems, minimize unit interruptions, and maximize capacity utilization.

• Studying, defining, and proposing optimal production conditions considering quality, cost, and sustainability.

• Monitoring and analyzing production facility trends to identify process changes and opportunities for improvement.

• Scoping small and medium capital projects including heat and mass balance updates, process equipment evaluation and selection, equipment sizing, process control narrative including interlocks, and equipment/instrument datasheet generation.

• Performing and evaluating process equipment calculations including pump sizing, heat exchanger sizing, distillation tower sizing, control valve sizing, and pressure relief valve sizing.

• Recommending, designing, conducting, and evaluating process testing for the purpose of quantifying unit performance.

• Working directly with R&D to translate lab scale tests to production scale trials.

• Providing support during PHA/LOPA activities for new and existing processes.

• Contributing to the development of preventative maintenance plans.

• Serving as primary point of contact for process technology matters with other onsite departments, R&D, suppliers, and customers.

You can count on us for: 

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey

• Join a transversal and dynamic team

• Opportunities for growth and learning

• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• B. S. or graduate degree in Chemical Engineering

• 3 - 7  years of experience in manufacturing or engineering

• Familiarity with specialty polymers business considered a plus but is not required 

• Must have a strong safety and environmental orientation

• Familiarity with PSM and OSHA 1910 standards is required.

• Experience interfacing with operators, foremen, optimization, and day-to-day hands-on troubleshooting.

HSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to wear PPE including FRC coveralls, steel toe shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, and safety glasses

• Perform required safety audits per the Augusta Plant yearly audit plan.

• Attend plant-wide safety/wellness sessions.

• Review/perform required safety audits, JSA's and What-if scenarios.

• Complete all required CBTs on time.

• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant environmental standards, ES-01 through ES-10.

• Know the environmental permit limits for your assigned plant (air, waste water, storm water).

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $94,960 to $118,700 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.

• Training platform for all employees

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.