Senior Process Engineer

Location: Memphis, TN 

Language: English

Travel: Less than 10%

Senior Process Engineer

Mission Statement:

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical process engineering support to ensure safe and efficient production at the site. This role performs engineering assignments that are typically a significant portion of a larger project and ensures successful completion of assigned project phases within the budgeted time and cost constraints. In addition, the role works in close collaboration with other engineers/managers at the site providing technical support and mentoring for the production processes, optimization of process conditions, product quality control, and continuous process improvement. 

Key Outcomes / Responsibilities:

• Lead by example in safe, environmentally responsible manufacturing operations; champion safety vision and initiatives.
• Integrate Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) responsibilities into projects, plans, and activities; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct and lead incident investigations using root cause analysis; lead pre-startup reviews for new processes.
• Safeguard company assets by making risk-averse decisions and minimizing adverse effects on SHE.
• Participate in and implement recommendations from PHA/LOPA and RBPS audits; support SHE and Process Safety improvements.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and monitor batch data to optimize process conditions.
• Identify production problems and implement continuous improvements using the Management of Change system.
• Develop and improve DCS logic, graphics, and instrumentation; maintain accurate SAP data on assigned products.
• Revise piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and assist with maintaining effective safety systems.
• Coordinate efforts across departments and integrate engineering solutions; issue temporary operating procedures as needed.
• Provide technical assistance and support globally, including troubleshooting, training, and start-ups.
• Develop design solutions for new and existing projects; provide engineering support to toll manufacturing.
• Participate in quality meetings, investigate non-conforming batches, and monitor SPC/SQC trends.
• Apply global engineering standards to new projects; share product knowledge globally to reduce waste.
• Lead customer complaint investigations and implement approved solutions; support market research initiatives.
• Identify and assist with plant projects that improve capacity, COGS, quality, and safety; manage project documentation.
• Adhere to global CAPEX governance and project management guidelines; assist in developing new or modified manufacturing processes.

Minimum / Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 10-14 years of experience in process design, manufacturing, and CAPEX project management is required
• Demonstrated agility with technology and computer systems 
• Strong proficiency in process design standards, tools, and processes.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to translate strategic direction into tactical plans and implementation activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of working with a diverse group of people and cultures.

Highly Desirable Experiences:

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and boards of directors
• Batch chemical processes 

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