Direct Plant Support (50%) Supports continuous improvement efforts related to reliability, technical excellence, fixed cost reductions, variable cost reductions and plant OAU Collects data, including data not readily available, identifies improvement strategies and tracks key performance indicators for variable cost improvement and waste reduction projects.
Prepares and executes Management of Change documentation; develops associated training documents and plans. Contributes to managing plant assets, expense projects and asset utilization initiatives. Works with Operations department to identify and evaluate improvement opportunities. Technical Support (30%) Provides technical plant support
in specialized areas including modeling, risk analysis, process chemistry and process technology Lead/Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews for projects & processes.
Prepares and updates process safety information and other process documents. Manages incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis and develops effective corrective actions as appropriate Manages installation, operation and performance qualifications (IQOQPQ) for GMP processes. Partners with Quality on validation of GMP processes. Project Work (20%) Manages assigned capital projects, budgets and project records. Develops early stage project technical and engineering ASAP deliverables including
PFDs, mass and energy balances, layout, cost estimates, engineering feasibility and bid packages.
Identify technology gaps, improvement opportunities and potential liabilities of plant for future project planning. Leads and interacts with internal/external technical resources as needed to complete projects. Lead project commissioning and start up activities for process changes and new technology. Support plant reliability projects. Context and Environment: Supports the site HESQ policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e. g. Behavioral Base Safety, Safe Start, etc.
) Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents Required Education/Qualifications/Work Experience: BS in Chemical engineering and 7+ years manufacturing experience Six sigma certification and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma Operational Excellence implementation preferred Experience in Process Hazard Analysis using LOPA Technique Accident and Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Advanced MS Office Skills; SAP experience desired. Demonstrated Competencies: Excellent communications and organizational skills Proven ability to innovate and improve upon existing practices and technology.
Project management skills - Stage Gate Project Development process Who are we? Arkema’s ambition is to become a pure Specialty Materials player, with a resilient and simplified portfolio. When you join the Arkema team, you are embarking on a career where you can make an impact as we develop Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World. Want to be part of the team? Arkema was named Top Employer in 2023 by the Top Employer Institute (US, France, China and Brazil), was named World‘s Best Employers in 2022 by Forbes.
We ranked 3rd on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2022. We are proud of being a world leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with annual sales of €11.5 billion and 21,100 people employed in some 55 countries. The Group allocates 2.6% of sales to R&D, with 16 R&D centers and 1,800 researchers globally. Whether you work at Arkema, Bostik, Arr Maz, or part of the many businesses within the Group, we are One Arkema. We share a Vision and culture based on a deep commitment to our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment and Inclusion. We fully understand, respect and protect the uniqueness of individuals, and provide unique opportunities for everyone equally in a diversity and inclusive culture.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges , we encourage you through to learn more about how we are committed to active engagement with all our stakeholders, and how do we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation. Reaching far beyond your discoveries!
