Job Description (Exempt)
Position Title:
Location:
Reports To:
I.
Process Engineer
Chicago Heights, IL
Director of Engineering
Date:
Grade:
July 1, 2014
H-G
Primary Purpose/Objectives of the Job:
The Process Engineer initiates, develops and helps implement projects to lower costs,
improve quality, evaluate new technologies, evaluate new raw materials, and/or
generate new business. This includes studying existing and new processes to help
identify and implement improvement opportunities. The engineer also initiates
projects that make plant facilities safer; reduce costs in such areas as energy,
maintenance, and raw material usage; maintain the infrastructure of company facilities;
and increase capacity. The process engineer also develops engineering studies (order
of magnitude estimates, feasibility studies, etc.) to support business decisions.
II.
Key Responsibilities:
Approximate % of time
PROCESS DEVELOPER
Develop and/or assist others in developing workable process solutions to meet the
requirements of the business (e.g. increased capacity, new product development,
reduced costs, improved quality, improved process safety, improved environmental
impact). Investigate, research, assess, evaluate, and/or propose ideas for new or
modified processes and products. Clarify process issues early in the project life in order
to minimize resource utilization and development costs. As a rule, the Process Engineer
will use a structured approach in his/her role as a process developer.
50%
PROCESS SUPPORT PROVIDER & VALIDATOR
Provide technical support to the manufacturing plants within Innophos, including
conceptualization of capital projects, troubleshooting, training, management and/or
providing support of process changes (MOC) and implementation of the specified
solutions. In this role, the Principal Process Engineer will validate MOC projects as
needed, and either lead or take an active part in post-start-up reviews and assessments.
As a rule, a structured project management approach will be used.
25 %
KNOWLEDGE CAPITALIZATION GUARDIAN
Document the technology associated with the manufacture of company products:
ensure that the practical and theoretical knowledge on which equipment sizing, critical
variables set points, process deviation decision charts and training manuals are based is
adequately documented.
10%
TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT
Provide technical input to the business, manufacturing, R&D, and marketing
organizations in support of process improvement efforts, R&D programs, capital plans,
and business plans. Consolidate company intelligence on competitor technology. 15%
OTHER
Maintain safe and environmentally sound operation of units through periodic safety
meetings, encourage reporting of all incidents, investigation and corrective actions
proposal for all incidents, as well as ensuring that no major environmental incidents
occur via proper inspections. Help ensure food safety and product quality through the
proper design of manufacturing processes.
III. Required Skills, Knowledge and Experiences: (essential to the position)
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Minimum Bachelor degree in chemical engineering
Preferred 10 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment,
chemical industry experienced desired
Practical knowledge of chemical processing design calculations and equipment
Demonstrated ability and growth potential to progress to a leadership position
within the organization
Good verbal/written communication and organizational skills
Basic project cost estimating and scheduling ability desirable
Familiarity with field construction methods and safe work practices desirable
Proficient in using engineering and business related computer software
IV. Dimensions:
Number of employees supervised: None
Directly
Exempt:
Non-exempt:
Hourly:
Total:
Indirectly
V. Nature and Scope:
Major Position Challenges: Initiation, development, and implementation of successful
projects, on time, within budget, and with no EHS incidents or issues. Cost
reduction/EHS concerns. Staying abreast of latest technology. Devising innovative
solutions to both simple to complex problems.
Workflow: Work is assigned by the Director of Engineering. Due to the plant’s size,
age and diversity of products, assignments are never the same with projects varying
extensively in both cost and complexity. Most projects originate within the
production/process engineering groups. Corporate projects and projects at other plant
sites can also be assigned to the engineer.
Environment: Position is subject to plant/corporate policies and procedures.
Completion deadlines are usually dictated by production or business needs and
requirements. Safety and environmental concerns are always a high priority.
Latitude: New, innovative solutions of problems are always encouraged. Restrictions
are limited to keeping within the risk tolerance of the company.
Key Contacts: Plant/Corporate technical personnel, Production and Maintenance
Management, Plant EHS group, Vendors, Outside Contractors
VI. Physical Requirements:
(Describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions,
although exceptions may be made to these requirements based on reasonable
accommodations. Use additional space as needed.)
ACTIVITY
Lifting
Squatting
Climbing
Standing
Bending
Operates
mobile
equipment
Operates heavy
equipment
Temp. changes
Office Work
Plant field
visits
CONSTANT
FREQUENT
OCASS
RARE
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NEVER
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COMMENTS
Max 20 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Constant
Frequent
Seldom
Rare
80% of more of the time
60 – 70 % of the time
30 – 60 % of the time
< 30 %
VII. Organizational Chart:
Director of Engineering
Process Engineer
The duties described herein are representational of the position/role and are not
necessarily all inclusive. Some responsibilities may differ from those outlined and
other duties, as assigned, are part of this and any job.
Disclaimer Updated: May 30, 2014
An Equal Opportunity Employer