Engineer, Chemical Operations

Engineer, Chemical Operators CU

Job Summary

Our manufacturing organization in Bergen op Zoom is one of the production facilities of the production of advanced engineering thermoplastics. We are looking for an Operations Engineer for the Chlorine & Utilities plant to support daily operations, which includes troubleshooting, plant optimization, raw material management, debottlenecking and production loss accounting. The operations engineer is responsible for the maximum unit availability in a safe and economical manner by providing support to plant personnel using available resources. This role is within the CU (Chlorine & Utilities) organization, which exists of about 50 employees from which 40 working in shifts. The Ops Engineer reports to the Sr. Manager Operation CU.

How You Can Be The Impact

• Responsible for plant production performance monitoring, including operation performance improvement (raw material and energy usage, quality).
• Support daily operations and maintain regular communication with operations personnel this includes troubleshooting and debottlenecking of unit operations and related equipment including identifying the problem source. Evaluate alternatives and suggest solutions and improvements.
• Together with operations, make sure that the plant capability (output) targets are realized on a day-to-day basis. He/ she proactively advise and assist the operational teams in preventing performance gaps and in case of immediate performance gaps, resolve plant output- and quality problems effectively.
• Working in SAP to ensure raw material supply and registration.
• Execute on short-term operational safety actions initiated from HAZOP`s, safety events and incidents.
• Maintains contact with service departments to optimize plant performance.
• Assist in commissioning of new equipment and other unit/control modifications.
• Reviews design packages for operability, functionality and safety.
• Participate as team member in Incident Investigations, HAZOP and PSSR.
• Maintains statistical process control (or similar methods) monitoring of all major Chemical operations unit equipment and makes recommendations for proper maintenance and operation.
• Responsible for the operation part of turn-around scope, and participates in the unit turn-around team to develop the total scope.

What Matters to SABIC

• BSc / MSc level in either mechanical engineering or chemical engineering.
• Experience in a (petro-) chemical unit (troubleshooting) and with SAP system is a plus.
• Fluent in English
• Dutch nice to have
• A dynamic, flexible, structured and enthusiastic personality
• You have the ability to listen generously and practice open advocacy. You are able to provide people the information to perform their assigned roles by spoken and written word.
• You know how to evaluate a particular situation or scenario and quantify the probability and consequence of an undesirable event (risk-based thinking).

Candidates not meeting desired requirements may be highly skilled & lack the requisite experience because of historical and systemic barriers and unconscious biases that have prevented them from gaining that experience. At SABIC, we are aware that not all the requirements stated above may be found in one person, and we might not have mentioned specific skills or experiences that are also valuable to this job; we welcome your application if you consider that you can bring value in this job while enjoying it.

If you enjoy relating to people from different groups, if you like collaborating with colleagues from other cultures, and want to BE THE IMPACT, SABIC is your choice! 

For more information  about this role you can contact: Piotr.Szczerba1@sabic.com.  
Important notice: Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment is be part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request dependent of local regulations.  We strive to be diverse in backgrounds and experiences 

Responses from employment agencies will not be considered. 

Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

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