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Guardian Energy Process Engineer in Lima, Ohio
Guardian Energy Lima has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Engineer to join the team! As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for identifying and executing capital or continuous improvement projects that increase the profitability of the facility.
The Plant Engineer assists the Production Manager in the management of the operations of the plant facility. This position will be required to go through a plant operations training program and to work rotating shifts during the training program. The training program duration is expected to last approximately six months. During this time, the Plant Engineer will be expected to learn, understand, and operate the facility. Upon completion of the training program, the Process Engineer will transition over to working a daily schedule. The Plant Engineer will be responsible for the coordination of the Shift Leads and the shift operators to maintain consistent operations in accordance with established SOP's. In addition, the position will assist the Production Manager in identifying and executing capital or continuous improvement projects that increase the profitability of the facility.
* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES*
1. Identify, initiate and execute projects that improve efficiency, increase production and/or reduce operating costs.
2. Manage, maintain, and improve Key Process Indicator (KPI) monitoring system.
a. Maintain adequate records on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc.
3. Review the operational data to monitor production and quality, anticipate solving problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
4. Participate in setting objectives, plan development and performance review of plant performance.
5. Assist in the development and continuous updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
6. Assist in communicating regularly with all process operators, both individually and as a group, to ensure consistent operation among the shifts.
7. Assist in communicating expectations and parameters to lead operators and operators for plant production.
8. Acquire knowledge of the standards, procedures, methods, and leadership skills to facilitate an advancement to management.
9. Coordinate Process Safety Management implementation and execution along with plant management which includes:
a. Initiating and leading the Management of Change process.
b. Initiating and leading the Pre-Safety S