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Senior Production EngineerALTIVIA • La Porte, TX, United States
Senior Production Engineer

Senior Production Engineer

ALTIVIA • La Porte, TX, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Production Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Production Engineer to provide engineering and line support for the daily production of LaPorte site unit operations. This role involves optimizing plant operations through process improvements, troubleshooting, and leadership in daily activities while collaborating with engineers, supervisors, and operators. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment and has a strong background in chemical engineering and safety. As part of the emergency crew, responsibilities include fire brigade, hazmat, and confined space rescue efforts. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is critical to ensuring plant efficiency, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities :

  • Responsibility for assigned production units in compliance with established health, safety, environmental, and quality policies, procedures, permits, and regulatory requirements
  • Technical review and evaluation of unit operations including data monitoring, analysis, and record keeping
  • Develop / champion improvements that enhance / upgrade unit performance
  • Process safety information maintenance including procedures, technical information, drawings, etc.
  • Maintenance coordination and scheduling, including preventive maintenance compliance
  • Participation in and support of project engineering, new installations, new product introductions
  • Troubleshooting / problem solving for unit operations
  • Participation in the proper training and direction of the workforce
  • Emergency crew participation including fire brigade, hazmat response, and confined space entry rescue

Performance Measurements :

  • Safety Performance
  • Quality Objectives
  • Production Rates
  • On-stream Time
  • Raw Material Efficiencies
  • Period Cost Control
  • Inventory Control
  • Operator Performance
  • Qualifications :

    Required Education and Experience :

  • A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is required.
  • A minimum of 8 years' chemical plant manufacturing experience is required with an emphasis on unit operation and leadership.
  • Demonstrated project leadership experience, including start up and commissioning efforts for new processes / equipment and new product introduction.
  • In-depth understanding of chemical plant unit operations including reaction mechanisms, distillation operations, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, mass transfer, kinetics, etc.
  • Direct experience with PSM / RMP covered processes is required, including participation in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
  • Demonstrated record of achieving cost efficiency
  • Strong safety background in a hazardous chemical process environment
  • Required Skills :

  • Strong interpersonal leadership skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Demonstrated history of critical thinking, problem solving, and action
  • MS Office Suite applications
  • Enterprise resource planning / computerized maintenance management system platforms (SAP, Oracle, Chempax, Maximo, etc.)
  • Experience with reading prints, schematics, drawings, and process information
  • Reports to : Operations Manager Location : La Porte, TX Position Type : Full Time Onsite

    Why ALTIVIA? At ALTIVIA, a leader in chemical manufacturing, we are more than just a businesswe are a community driven to rise together. Anchored by our values of Reliability, Impact, Safety, and Entrepreneurship, we foster a culture where accountability, creativity, and collaboration thrive. We take ownership, think entrepreneurially, and challenge ourselves to drive innovation across the chemical industry. Safety remains central to every decision, ensuring a secure environment for our people and operations. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we deliver meaningful results for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

    ALTIVIA operates multiple chemical manufacturing sites, each with specialized capabilities :

  • Haverhill, OH : Petrochemicals phenol, acetone, alpha-methylstyrene (AMS)
  • Dunbar, WV : Ketones and carbinols
  • La Porte, TX : Custom phosgenation chloroformates and acid chlorides
  • Crosby, TX : Oxides production and toll manufacturing
  • Disclaimer : ALTIVIA reserves the right to modify, interpret, or adjust this job description at any time as needed to meet business needs and requirements.

    Visa Sponsorship : ALTIVIA does not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

    Equal Opportunity Employer : ALTIVIA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, free from discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.

    Notice to External Recruiters : Any agency interested in partnering with ALTIVIA must obtain approval from Talent Acquisition before engagement. Only Talent Acquisition can authorize agency partnerships. Unsolicited outreach or resume submissions without prior approval and a signed contract will not obligate ALTIVIA to pay a fee. This includes current agency partnersresume submissions without explicit engagement to work on a specific position will not result in a fee obligation. For newly posted positions, please wait at least two weeks from the posting date before reaching out.

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