Live In Process Safety Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry - and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you'll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow.

• EHS and legal compliance* Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT and all HSE rules, policies, practices, and procedures all the time.* Manage MOCs for Process Engineering Area. Execute and follow-up PSSR process related to area.* Lead and/or participate in process hazard analysis; support and implement corresponding action items.* Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Investigations; support and implement corresponding action items.* Verify all MOC, PHA, PSSR requirements are met prior start-up of equipment involved in area projects.* Site SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to one or more selected site chemicals and technologies (ex. EO/PO, ACN, Styrene, H2, Ammonia, Formaldehyde, H2S, Alkoxylation, Glycols, Amines, Thioacid, Microelectronics, Utilities, Wastewater, etc.).
• People* Support appropriate job-related technical qualifications and training for plant personnel. Participate in trainings, evaluations, certifications when requested.* Provide technical assistance for the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing processes.* Assist production and utilities areas when requested and approved by P&T area (vacation coverage, troubleshooting, special projects, daily topics)
• Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement* Continuous revisions of processes including focused improvements on safety, quality, efficiency.* Lead, champion and support continuous improvement initiatives and activities to improve processes.* Support implementation of new products and processes at site.* Support areas to improve plant equipment performance reviewing OEE with areas and defining improvement projects. Prioritize, lead, and execute projects derived from OEE studies.* Review and analyze production data (documentation, SOPs, batch reports, trends) aiming reduction of cycle times, quality, yield improvements and cost reductions.* Support developing documentation (SOPs, Work Instructions, Training documents) for areas involved in improvement activities coming from process engineering team. Support areas to operate and train people when needed.* Other duties as assigned.
• Reliability and Project Engineering* Identify and assist in the development and execution of investment projects to facilitate process improvement, equipment reliability and to enhance the safety of the operation.* Continuous exploration of new technologies, equipment, process to improve site. Propose, develop ideas and concepts to improve processes and transform it into investment projects.* Support project/maintenance groups in the definition of new processes, procedures, equipment.* Support project/maintenance in commissioning and start-up of new processes, procedures, equipment.
• Quality* Develop processes, projects, and procedures to increase site First Pass Quality (FPQ).* Lead/participate in groups to follow up nonconformities and complaints from clients.* Use Lean Sigma tools to generate/track proper KPIs to improve overall quality.* Lead/Support Root Cause Analysis, implement actions to improve overall quality.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

• Required Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related career

• Preferred 5+ years engineering experience in the chemical industry with experience in batch processes and control systems including demonstrated experience with highly hazardous chemicals

• Good organizational and time management, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Lean Sigma (6 sigma) experience desirable. Green or Black Belt is a plus.
• Experience with PSM processes preferred including Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
• Must have ability to interact effectively with technical contacts, as well as hourly workforce.
• Logical thinking. Ability to learn quick and deal with the most variable types of challenges.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Able to travel around site- climb stairs and/or ladders, walk site

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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