Process Engineering Lead

This job is with Johnson Matthey, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Pay Range: $115,000 - $140,000.

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero. As Process Engineering Lead, you will contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

Role overview

To lead the efforts and develop the skills of our Process Engineering team at Johnson Matthey's West Deptford NJ facility. To provide the Process Engineering team leadership in implementing new processes and equipment to improve safety, quality and efficiency performance. The incumbent will work directly with Controls, Operations, Capital Engineering, Process Safety, Maintenance and Group Engineering Teams to accomplish these goals.

As a Process Engineering Lead, you will help drive our goals by:

• Work closely with area supervision to support operational needs.
• Monitor and report process and equipment performance (OEE).
• Troubleshoot and identify corrective measures when issues occur.
• Conduct safety walks and report observations.
• Perform periodic review of procedures and make revisions where required.

• Collect and analyse process data using established tools and methods.
• Develop design concepts.
• Evaluate alternative technologies.
• Conduct plant trials.
• Prepare cost and benefit estimates.
• Present recommendations and proposals.
• Prepare change documentation and procedures.
• Conduct training.
• Participate on cross-functional chartered action teams to address specific issues or tasks.

• Work with project teams on development of PFDs, P&IDs, material and equipment specifications, functional control descriptions, and operating procedures.
• Assist project teams with commissioning, start-up, and hand-over.
• Manage small capital projects.

• Participate in process hazard reviews.
• Conduct incident investigations and determine corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective actions.
• Implement Management of Change process as needed to accomplish the above accountabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in a manufacturing environment OR any equivalent relevant combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Process and equipment troubleshooting skills as it relates to reactor systems and Unit Operations. Ability to interpret PFDs and P&IDs.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming.
• Experience with chemical process equipment, including: level transmitters and switches, temperature measurement, automated valves, VFDs, and sensors.
• Team leadership experience is desirable

Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!

We offer competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits program helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing - for you and your family. We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives.

For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities. We'll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers.

United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you - a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part-time, job share and flexible working patterns.

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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