Production Engineer
Air Liquide
Production Engineer
Air Liquide
Industrial and medical gas provider
Location:
Mount Bethel, PA - Advanced materials - PA2

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!
Salary Range: $80k - $100k
Annual Bonus: 6%
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serves as a technical resource on the technical capability and capacity of the production plant. Understands the chemistry of the plant. Understands how the plant operates. Understands key Health, Safety and Environmental parameters including reactive chemical concerns and process safety requirements. Understands the customer specifications and expectations for the product.
Assist in establishing Key Performance Indicators for each of the plant operations under their responsibility. On a daily basis, monitors the KPIs, trends and the ultimate performance of the unit against the plant goals for personal safety, process safety, quality and productivity.
Track OEE of processes to support consistent improvement of productivity.
Takes action to resolve gaps between performance and goals along with other engineers. Encourages plant personnel to effectively change behaviors when performance is not meeting expectations. Is capable of completing small improvement projects when required.
Work to Improve and update documentation including learning resources and Standard Operating Procedures for the plant. Provides knowledge transfer to the operators and ensures it is being used.
Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis.
Successfully complete required trainings
Ability to effectively and proficiently communicate both verbally and written in English
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Knowledge in process or production engineering. Project engineering knowledge a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Chemical, food or pharmaceutical plant operations experience
Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility
Experience establishing, tracking and driving gap closure with KPIs (Key Performance Metrics) or equivalent.
Experience with Northwest Analytics (NWA) process analytical software
Working knowledge of PLC and Process Automation control systems
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent knowledge
5S and Lean Manufacturing experience
Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP
Root cause investigation training and methodology
Able to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Able to effectively work with team mates in Maintenance, R&D, Process Development, Engineering, Quality and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment)
Improvement project or capital project experience
Methodical data based problem solving and decision making skills
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask
Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Industrial and medical gas provider
Air Liquide produces and supplies industrial and medical gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, and specialty gases, to manufacturers, healthcare providers, electronics, and energy companies. It operates through production plants, pipelines, cylinder networks, and on-site supply units, and it also designs and builds gas production and separation systems, including cryogenic air separation plants and large electrolyzers, via its engineering arm. Its Gas & Services business serves industry and healthcare and it is a major producer of hydrogen, investing in low-carbon hydrogen projects and electrolysis as part of industrial decarbonization. It serves the semiconductor industry and space programs as well. Its goal is to enable industrial decarbonization and the energy transition by providing reliable gases and engineering capabilities for large-scale gas production, hydrogen supply, and on-site services.
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