process engineer
Job Summary / Overview:
The Process Engineer provides day to day professional work in chemical engineering research, development, design, operation, evaluation and improvement of processes, plants, equipment and methods or products. The work involves changes in the chemical composition or physical state of materials and requires primarily application of knowledge of the principles and practices of chemical engineering, chemistry and other scientific and engineering disciplines.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions.
Troubleshoot problems within the methanol manufacturing facilities.
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
Recommend and lead projects to increase production capacity, reliability, safety of operation, reduction in cost of manufacturing, etc. Perform tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
Design and plan layout of equipment.
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
Solve problems involving the production, manufacturing, or usage of chemicals.
Provide various reports as needed.
Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation of the company.
Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
Education, experience, qualifications and/or training:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Degree in Chemical Engineering required
Minimum 8 years' experience in engineering required
Previous experience in the chemical industry preferred
Competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K with match and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time. Plant environment.
Please email your resume with references to info@usmeoh.com
Procurement manager
Job Summary / Overview:
Responsible and accountable for the procurement process. From contracting negotiations through sourcing and ensuring the final services, part or supplies are correct and as needed by the business and committed by supplier. Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in the organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates / colleagues. . Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the company.
Essential Job Functions:
Develops complete familiarity with current contracted services and equipment and is integral if not leading contract reviews, renewals, and establishment, participating in if not leading contract negotiations.
Ensures that sourcing, services, parts and/or supplies are correct as needed by the business / plant and as contractually established via contract or purchase order.
Responsible for managing the organization's purchasing system including a comprehensive PO (Purchase Order) management and inventory system.
Reviews material needs of the organization and maintains contact with vendor and sales representatives to obtain the most favorable price for products that meet the organization's specifications.
Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices for all purchases including: equipment, subscriptions, and repairs to same.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares reports for management relating to lead times for planning purposes.
Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy and seeks correction from suppliers.
Develops an inventory control system that provides information on volume of use, current inventory levels, Just In Time (JIT) purchasing schedules, and distribution requirements an.
Researches and receives bids and quotes for larger or specialized purchases/projects, such as plant/yard equipment, raw materials, and services
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Provide various department-related reports as needed.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
None required.
Education, Experience, and/or Training
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field required, or 10 years or more of related experience and/or training may be substituted.
Minimum seven (7) years’ experience working in Purchasing/Procurement required.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in Chemical Manufacturing or Industrial industry required.
Competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K with match and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time. Plant environment.
Please email your resume with references to info@usmeoh.com
Process Operator
Job Summary / Overview:
Responsible for monitoring the operations of the methanol plant on the DCS in the Control Room. He/she monitors the processes and makes adjustment to maintain the safe operating limits and the production of on-spec. product quality. This position also functions in emergency operations on the DCS with assistance from the Senior Operator or Supervisor. Skilled in all ‘field’ areas of the process plant and assists the other field operators in monitoring and troubleshooting equipment remotely from the DCS or in the field as required.
Essential Job Functions:
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
Ensures all HSE systems and procedures are adhered to.
Reviews permits other than safe work permits and all applicable supporting documents prior to issuance. Participates in job safety analyses (JSA’s) for specific jobs to ensure all risks are mitigated, thereby ensuring safety of personnel/environment and integrity of equipment are maintained.
Reviews the results of the field Operators safety equipment checks and ensures the results are uploaded into the relevant files.
Ensures all plant equipment are operated within the safe envelope and in accordance to the relevant SOPs to maintain the safety of personnel, equipment, and/or the environment.
Ensures all incidents are reported in a prompt manner and actions taken to prevent re-occurrence and share the lessons learned.
Participates in training and assist in the execution of any safety or process related training.
Training and Development
Leads by example, be a role model for junior operators and support the development of their skills and attributes.
Conduct basic DCS, complex loop and CEM training for the field operators.
Provides effective guidance for work prioritization on a day to day basis to meet department and organization’s objectives and goals.
Proactively coaches junior operators.
Routine Operations
Monitors the plant operations via graphics and trends etc. on the DCS on a continuous basis and take regular readings.
Assist in the start-up and shutdown of the various process units from the DCS under guidance from the Senior Operator or the Shift Supervisor.
Possess a good working knowledge of all Control Loops, DCS and SIS alarms and trip set points.
Thorough working knowledge of the Delta V DCS system and how to build trends, adjust parameters to keep the system on-line etc.
Assist in shift handovers and generation of reports.
Follow up on all maintenance work in the field and provide updates to the Senior Operator and Shift Supervisor in a timely manner.
Ensures all routine and scheduled checks including all sampling are performed by the field Operators and all results, service requests etc. are completed prior to shift handover.
Reviews and assist in preparing all special procedures (including LOTOs and isolations plans) which are required for equipment maintenance activities.
Ensure all operating procedures (work instructions and checklists) are adhered too at all times. Confirms equipment, safety and start-up checklists etc. are properly completed and signed as per schedule.
Troubleshooting
Assist field Operators in troubleshooting abnormal plant or equipment conditions
Promptly share findings to the relevant persons/departments or incoming/outgoing shifts to implement corrective actions.
Education, experience, qualifications and/or training:
High school diploma or higher education required.
5-7 years operational experience including DCS operations in a similar industry required.
Competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K with match and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time. Plant environment. Rotating 12-hour shift system.
Please email your resume with references to info@usmeoh.com
logistics coordinator
Job Summary / Overview:
Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating distribution, forecasting, customer, and planning services. Administer logistics systems and direct/conduct daily logistics operations.
Essential Job Functions:
Acts as customer service representative by interfacing with customers, suppliers, transportation carriers, etc.
Receives and processes product orders into Truck Vue and other Company systems as required.
Updates planning, tracking, and scheduling spreadsheets and distributes information to the organization.
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in railtrain, and trucking terminals, and shipping docks.
Prepare and examine bills of lading, shipping manifests, dock orders, etc.
Development and preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Assists with the tracking of all inbound trucks, railcars, and barges raw materials and products by analyzing reports and inputting data into the spreadsheets and the SAP system.
Performs vetting and safety checks on all carriers, processes carrier and driver information, and distributes loading system scan cards when applicable.
Process transportation carrier, driver, and transport information into Truck Vue and SAP systems.
Assists with coordination and scheduling of all modes of raw material and product transportation including pipeline, truck, rail, and marine.
Dispatch, route, and track transportation, vehicles, such as vessels, barges, trucks, or railroad cars.
Maintains copies and files of all regulatory reports, vessel load reports, discharge reports, pipeline pumping tickets, product quality analysis, etc.
Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
Ensure all proper data is entered into the Truck, Rail and Marine loading systems
Provide various department-related reports as needed.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
TWIC card preferred
DOT Hazardous Materials Training
Education, Experience, and/or Training
High school diploma or equivalent required
5-7 years working in logistics required or related experiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required
SAP preferred
Competitive salary, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k with match and paid holidays.
Job Type: Full-time. Plant environment.
Please email your resume with references to info@usmeoh.com