Position:              Chemical Engineer / Plant Engineer

Description:  The PVS Technologies Detroit Plant Chemical Engineer is primarily responsible for providing chemical engineering support  to the PVS Technologies Detroit manufacturing location. The engineer plays a key role in capital project scoping, execution, process safety, supporting facility improvements, and process design.

Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

• Facilitate improvements of existing operations. Improvements will have input from multiple disciplines: operators, loaders, maintenance and management as needed.
• Compile FEL1, FEL2, FEL3 documents using PVS project management system for capital projects.
• Potentially assist sales team with jar tests, plant trials and new product development.
• Understand how plant operates (hands on method) and understand the different capabilities of the plant.
• Assist in new permits and permit modifications.
• Stay up to date on new equipment designs, new products and processes and help implement to continue to improve plant efficiencies.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve plant operations for safety, cost reduction, and energy efficiencies.
• Assist in the development of an estimated timeline and cost required to accomplish a project.
• Participate in Hazop analysis and reviews.
• Uphold the fundamentals of the Nicholson Nine and Responsible Care Guiding Principles. Environmental Health, Safety and Security are a responsibility of every PVS Employee.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 support for critical situations.
• Assist in the development of an estimated timeline and cost required to accomplish a project.
• Conduct management of change as needed.
• Participate in Responsible Care and Department of Homeland security initiatives.
• Assist sites in SOP development, review and implementation.
• Participate in other activities and assignments as necessary.

Complexity of Duties

• Values – driven culture, with a primary emphasis on safety.
• Willing to get hands dirty and understand a process from the operator’s perspective.

Supervision Received

Must be disciplined, self-motivated and mentally alert with the ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision to meet PVS Technologies objectives and deadlines.

Required Education / Competencies / Equivalent Experience (Prior to hire / transfer):

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 0-5 years’ experience in Chemical industry.
• Strong willingness to learn and desire to be hands on and in a plant setting.
• Demonstrated professional demeanor, ethical conduct and excellent reputation for integrity.
• Strong ability to work well with others. Ability to be a part of a multi-functional team.
• Ability to recognize a potential problem and have a strong desire to resolve it.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate, influence and negotiate with others.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines while working independently.
• Proficient with MS Office applications; especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.