Braskem
Chemicals and Plastics
ProcessEngineer
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“Process Engineer at Braskem. Skills: Process engineering, Polymerization technology, Process safety management. Monitor plant performance indicators. Analyze plant performance indicators”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive process improvements; Drive product improvements; Maintain safety compliance; Maintain environmental compliance; Improve unit performance; Sustain value across indicators
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot units; Root cause analysis; Detect causes of deviations; Resolve chronic Quality issues; Resolve Customer Complaints
0-5% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years plant experience in polymerization technology, Knowledge of API codes, Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM)
Nice to Have
PHA leader certified, LOPA analysis knowledge, Knowledge of instrumentation and controls
What You'll Do.
Monitor plant performance indicators
Analyze plant performance indicators
Develop systems for improvements
Implement Technology Improvements
Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings
Develop FEL 1 and 2 for Investment Projects
Support commissioning
Review Investment Project designs
Prepare process control descriptions
Identify process improvements
Conduct process improvements
Apply technical knowledge to detect deviations
Resolve Quality issues
Resolve Customer Complaints
Support RCA analysis for incidents
Support RCA analysis for near misses
Lead new product trials
Develop plan for new products
Develop plan for catalysts
Develop plan for technology trials
Participate in LOPA studies
Participate in PHA studies
Participate in DUST studies
Facilitate LOPA studies
Facilitate PHA studies
Facilitate DUST studies
Develop action plan for PHA
Resolve PHA action items
Evaluate plant risk scenarios
Develop site Barrier components
Maintain site Barrier components
Develop site SCAI components
Maintain site SCAI components
Serve as site PSV resource
Perform design calculations
Perform sizing calculations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working relationships with functional groups; Work with Automation; Work with contractors; Work with vendors; Work with fabricators; Work with manufacturers
Process & Methodology
Investment Projects, FEL 1, FEL 2, FEL 3, PDP
Full Job Description
With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries. Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S. A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa. Department: Industrial Manufacturing Location: La Porte, TX Travel Involved: 0-5% Job Type: Full Time Description: The Process Engineer position provides support for polypropylene and polyethylene plants at the La Porte facility. The candidate will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the units to drive process and product improvements while maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance. The team member will identify, recommend, and implement strategic projects to improve the unit's performance. The individual will contribute in a team environment and establish working relationships with onsite and offsite functional groups to achieve results. Key Responsibilities Include: Monitor and analyze plant performance indicators, and develop systems to drive improvements and su
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