Process Engineer
Role accountabilities
- Grow continuous improvement culture and mentality for areas of responsibility.
- Provide expertise and support to plant for current equipment, problem solve, and lead RCA as required
- Establish best operating practices, via network of inputs from other APAC plants for areas of responsibility
- Preparation of process documentation such as P&ID, PFD, plot plans, operation, and maintenance philosophies
- Perform conceptual studies, debottlenecking and process optimization
- Perform heat, material balance and hydraulic calculations
- Basic Design calculation , ROI for process related projects and optimization of process equipment and machinery such as heat exchangers, pressure vessels, pumps, steam and Condensate lines ..etc.
- Preparation of data sheets and specifications of plant components
- Evaluation and selection of proposal for process component
- Support other departments such as electrical, mechanical, automation, Production and safety with process investigations
- Development of control SOP and implementation of safe guards and safety study recommendations
- Good understanding of thermodynamics, mass transfer/ Heat transfer and electrochemical reactions
- Basic knowledge or coal based power plant will be an added advantage.
- Lead energy optimization / process optimization / sustainability / Cost savings projects
Experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process Engineering, or a similar field of education.
- At least 4-5 years of experience in the field of P&Q or manufacturing improvements in production environment.
- Data driven, experience with Data or Statistical tools ( Tableau, Power Bi, Excel,)
- Six Sigma/ CI /WCM/ TPM qualification is an advantage.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to present technical information to different stakeholders and build relationships with them.
- Focused on problem solving and proactive approach.
- Knowledge in organic chemistry/Inorganic would be a strong asset.
Soft Skills
- Autonomous, organized, proactive – ownership attitude;
- Experienced team leader, and fair team player
- Good communicator as well as good listener
- Able to operate at all levels and draw information from the plant
- Assertive and self-confident when presenting and supporting conclusions
- Agile with multi-tasks and work prioritization (multiple projects), able to stand business pressure
- Data and facts minded, comfortable with modeling and analysis
- Creative thinker, searching for solutions and simplifying complex situations
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Knauf PH - Plant
Knauf PH - Plant
Workplace & Culture
Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Their performance, competence and motivation are based on the implementation of the Knauf values of entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, partnership and humanity in the course of their daily work. Individual performances make a contribution to our joint success as a team. This is the basis for further growth of the Knauf Group.
About Knauf Philippines
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organisations in over 86 countries, 35,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 10 billion Euro (in 2019), the Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Russia, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Process Engineer
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