Process Engineer
Fords, NJ, US, 08863
Employee Type: Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
Job Highlights
- Execute good process safety practices in all aspects of project execution, including safety discussions and documentation.
- Identify and investigate moderately complex issues and implement solutions.
- As project leader for small projects, develop plans, coordinate team activities, report status and ensure successful completion.
- Interpret data and prepare technical presentations and recommendations to facilitate fulfillment of goals.
- Execute and lead performance improvement activities which employ various process/commercial excellence methodologies.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) based on strategic objectives and performance improvement goals.
- Be adept at bringing process improvement projects to timely and conclusive closure.
- Work independently under general guidance but confer with manager and other colleagues on assignments.
- Plan work to achieve assigned goals and be responsible for integrity of results.
- Contribute to the development of engineering approaches.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- 5+ years of process engineering experience with familiarity with Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Microsoft Project.
- Knowledge in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs).
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, Lean, and Sex Sigma.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.
What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey
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