Operations Engineer

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Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Onsite position - Oldbury, UK

Job overview:

Reporting to the Operations Manager the position interacts closely with and also takes direction from the Production Unit Managers and Capital and Process Engineering Manager.

Primary areas of responsibility will be:

● ensure processes are in compliance with Solvay, COMAH and UK HSE requirements

● provide technical support on the processes to ensure production targets are met

● lead process and quality improvement activities to drive a culture of continuous improvement

● provide support to assure the systems and documentation are standardized, organized, and are maintained current and up-to-date

Achieving these responsibilities will include carrying out the following activities:

● provide assistance and troubleshooting support to the plants to meet productivity and quality goals

● establish, track and maintain process metrics and data such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), cycle time, and yield to identify and understand losses and develop and implement improvement plans

● carry out root cause analysis of quality non-conformance and implement corrective actions

● manage the Management of Change process within the Operations Department

● ensure key documentation (operating instructions, safety addendum, quality addendum, batch sheets, etc.) is accurate and up-to-date

● ensure P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) are current and accurately reflect the installation

● lead and contribute to Process Hazard Analysis and HAZID processes

● identify and provide justification for improvement projects for inclusion in the site capital plan

● champion new tools and techniques to improve HSE, quality, and efficiency within the site

● participate in and support the process design team with introduction of new products and processes

● mentor placement students on assignment within the MDG or Operations departments

Education and experience:

As a minimum, will be qualified to degree standard in Chemical Engineering. A qualification in Health and Safety (IOSH/NEBOSH) would also be desirable along with a knowledge of LEAN management concepts. Experience within a chemical manufacturing company preferred.

Skills:

The successful candidate will be self-motivated with strong initiative and drive to succeed. With excellent interpersonal skills you will be able to work effectively in a team and on your own initiative, have good problem solving and analytical skills.

You will get:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Additional local benefits

Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.