Production Engineer

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. What We Offer The role of Production Engineer has accountability for the safe and reliable daily operation in the PMPO production units located at the South Charleston site. Major Responsibilities Manage working instructions for the hourly technicians and day-to-day problem solving of production issues Identify and prioritize maintenance needs into the unit and coordinate preparation of equipment with these maintenance activities including developing tiered work plans for line and equipment opening jobs Plan, coordinate, and control raw materials, supplies and services Ensure safety concept of the unit is maintained/improved Administer unit MoC program Accountable for development and annual review of Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), training plans, and certification and re-certification materials for assigned unit and ensure 100% attendance for all mandatory training. Establish training plans and deliver unit specific training for unit technicians as needed Comply with plant procedures, Safety and Environmental requirements, operability, quality (OEE), rates and production schedule Report and investigate incidents within the unit Coordinate unit projects and process optimization studies as directed by unit Process Engineers and other technical staff Manage waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) as required by operating/company procedures or site practices Accountable for unit performance goals, expense budget spending, inventory management, and compliance with the labor agreement Participate in continuous improvement programs and cross-functional teams. What You Offer Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree Preferred Qualifications At least 2 years of related experience Broad knowledge of rotating and static equipment through experience, expert training and self-study

Knowledge & Skills:

High level of organizational and process management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to apply rigorous logic Strong understanding of unit operation principles. Ability to advise and influence business units' technical and compliance decisions Ability to manage resources to meet the business goals of the unit i.e. overtime, operating supplies, Maintenance priorities, OEE, etc. Ability to deliver unit specific training and train others at entry level Ability to motivate, lead and discipline employees and resolve conflicts within area of responsibility Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot processes, develop solutions for defined problems, and handles complex problems independently Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment Capability of passing position certification requirements Ability to share weekend, holiday, and back shift on-call coverage #

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