Production/Process Engineer

About the role

Location: USA - Rockport

Hours: Full-Time

Type of Contract: Permanent

We provide solutions for a better tomorrow.

The Process/ Production Engineer is responsible for the process related technical service for the site’s compounding plant.  The position holder acts as the technical specialist with the responsibility to improve and develop the plant with respect to Safety, Environmental, Quality and Productivity, with emphasis on the technical and economic standards of the manufacturing operation.

•    Improve the efficiency of compounding plant be actively contributing to projects and processes.
•    Identify and initiate Continuous Improvement projects.
•    Support products and processes focused on improving KPIs such as scrap, First Time Right, equipment reliability, technology, raw material efficiency, capacity improvements, etc. 
•    Utilize formal Root Cause Analysis methods to problem solve process issues and define and implement Corrective Actions to increase equipment process capability and improve product quality.
•    Conduct process and equipment audits to review critical product characteristics and critical process variables and implement sustainable corrective actions for process upsets.
•    Identify and eliminate common causes of product and process variation.
•    Becomes a member of the plant Operational Excellence (OPEX) Core Team and actively participates in leading and facilitating OPEX Teams using the The Borealis Way (TBW) methodology.
•    Be active in information sharing in order to boost team performance. 
•    Has contact network within the plant to speed up and secure quality in project studies and trouble-shooting activities. 
•    Has knowledge of internal and external product customers & supplier specifications and the link how the plant area of responsibility is affecting the specifications. 
•    Has knowledge of the risks in the plant area of responsibility in terms of customer specifications. 
•    Be active in information sharing in order to boost team performance.
•    Has contact network within the plant to speed up and secure quality in project studies and trouble-shooting activities.
•    Back fills for Production Manager as appropriate.
•    Has knowledge of internal and external product customers & supplier specifications and the link how the plant area of responsibility is affecting the specifications.
•    Has knowledge of the risks in the plant area of responsibility in terms of customer specifications.
•    Process Discipline representative in less severe Quality investigations.
•    Acting as a Borealis project representative in projects.  Responsible of delivering a well performing solution in all financial categories.

About you

Requirements:

•    Bachelor of Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
•    Some experience in respective discipline or related operational. 
•    1-5 years of relevant industrial experience knowledge of industrial norms and standards.
•    Plastics/rubber compounding experience preferred.

About Borealis and our offer

We are here for you! If you have any questions, please contact Marc Kochan, (Marc.Kochan@Borealisgroup.com). Please note that applications via e-mail will not be accepted since we are serious about protection of your personal data, so thank you for applying online.

We offer a role specific compensation and a competitive salary and fringe benefit package reflecting your profile, experience and the specifics of the country/location you apply for.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.

Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. In Europe, Borealis is also an innovative leader in polyolefins recycling and a major producer of base chemicals. We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value-adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility. With operations in over 120 countries and head offices in Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs around 6,000 people. In 2022, we generated a net profit of EUR 2.1 billion. OMV, the Austria-based international oil and gas company, owns 75% of our shares. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), owns the remaining 25%. In re-inventing essentials for sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. We are accelerating the transformation to a circular economy of polyolefins and expanding our geographical footprint to better serve our customers around the globe. Our operations are augmented by two important joint ventures: Borouge (with ADNOC, headquartered in the UAE); and Baystar™ (with TotalEnergies, based in the US). www.borealisgroup.com | www.borealiseverminds.com | careers.borealisgroup.com

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