Process Engineer

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

The Process Engineer will design and implement systems and equipment procedures used in manufacturing facilities. Their main duties include evaluating, testing and monitoring equipment, updating current system processes, and conducting risk assessments. Process and automation improvements must satisfy requirements from EHSS, Quality, Business, and Upper Management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Catalog, oversee, maintain, and verify all processes in the plant. Audit production for compliance and validate functionality and efficiency of each process.

• Writing reports and documentation. Identify root causes in relevant nonconformance's including process design, mechanical integrity, human error, environmental

• Provide detailed records of investigations when necessary for later reference.

• Participate in the development of SOPs for day-to-day operations and testing procedures.

• Participate in Job Safety Analysis for each task.

• Analyzing and interpreting data

• Use software to edit and create documents and drawings regarding current and new processes. Identify and update missing P&IDs for current processes using AutoCAD.

• Participate in the testing, evaluate, modify and calibrate/configure instruments and other equipment.

• Assist management in new construction and process upgrades.

• Assist in new design construction

• Assist shifts when major changes are being implemented, such as new process elements, new personnel, heavy workload, or major nonconformance corrections.

• Contribute to the company training program by instruction and coordination when necessary.

• Support the Management of Change Program

• Working collaboratively with Engineers, Safety, Production, Maintenance, and I&E personne

• Recommend corrective actions to mitigate immediate hazards, production shortfalls, and training deficiencies or any other root causes of nonconformance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to motivate team and deal effectively with performance problems.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Must have good interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to a participative work environment.

• Excellent in Computer Proficiency. (MS Office- Word, Excel and Outlook)

Specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.