Job Description

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose-we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress-is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow's megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

On-site position - Welland (Ontario, Canada)

SUMMARY:

To provide process engineering support and expertise to the Welland site and Technology Solutions GBU across various fields including HSE, process improvement, new product introduction and capital project activities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

HSE :

Ensure that all activities carried out respect HSE rules, regulations and policies.

Support the achievement of the site HSE objectives

Support for PHA execution and follow-up, risk assessments, safety studies, incident investigations as required

Process Improvement :

Lead/support specific process improvement initiatives(including Manufacturing Excellence, OEE improvements, variable cost savings, quality improvements). This includes development of the improvements, implementation and follow up on effectiveness.

Lead process investigations or studies on plant performance, production utilization etc

Assist Operations Engineers on process troubleshooting as required

Support the Manufacturing Excellence program.

New Product Introduction :

Work with R&I and Operations departments to develop scale-up of processes from lab to pilot to plant scale

Lead/participate in trials of new products/processes at Pilot or Industrial scale

Evaluate production costs for new products

Capital Projects :

Provide process engineering support for capital projects. This includes for example P&ID development, heat & mass balance development, completion of equipment, instrumentation and control specifications.

Participate in the determination of the technical feasibility and the economic value of a project or study.

Manage assigned projects as required, under supervision of the manager

General :

Follow up scientific and technological developments and market evolutions within the own domain of expertise

Provide process technology support to the GBU, customers, suppliers and auditors

EDUCATION & SKILLS:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Experience in a variety of unit operations and processes (minimum 3y relevant industrial experience)
• Proven knowledge of HSE requirements for operations on a High Hazard chemical site
• Excellent planning and prioritization of work

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer & Service Orientation
• Open Mindedness
• Insight
• Achievement Drive

You will get:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Additional local benefits

Additional Information:

• Location: Welland, Ontario Canada
• Only candidates who have legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered for this opportunity

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Solvay's purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.