Process Engineer

The Process Engineer analyzes process data to identify inefficiencies in the sterilization process and implements appropriate improvements. The Engineer also leads development and documentation of new sterilization processes. In collaboration with EHSS, the Engineer field verifies, updates, revises, and modifies process and plant drawings and diagrams to comply with Sterigenics PSM program. This position will primarily support the EO technology.

Process related activities:

• Perform all responsibilities in a safe manner. Follow Sterigenics Health and Safety procedure and requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Operational Excellence, EHSS, and Quality Assurance teams 
• Designs and refines process workflows to improve efficiency, throughput, and compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Good Engineering Practices
• Support Project Managers with development of new process designs, process flows, and Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
• Troubleshoot routine and non-routine process deviations utilizing recognized RCA tools (e.g. 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.)
• Develop and optimize SOPs and process-related technical standards
• Support General Facility Enhancement designs and commissioning; perform field inspections and verifications as needed
• Update and maintain repository for the facility installed equipment summary files
• Work in close collaboration with Environmental, Health, and Safety to ensure process safety information is compliant with Process Safety Management (PSM) procedures and requirements
• Lead a committee to develop and document best practices for sterilization processes
• Redline existing process and facility process drawings by comparing actual equipment to the most recent drawings on file
• Coordinate drawing updates resulting from field-verified redlines
• Review, verify, and update existing controls drawings to the latest vendor revisions

Equipment activities:

• Perform site visits to assist in troubleshooting process related deviations
• Analyze process data and utilize RCA tools to identify process and equipment improvements
• Ensure Process Safety Management equipment components are labeled or tagged to reflect current CAD drawing piping and instrumentation numbers/identification (P&IDs)
• Label process piping with standard identification and color code as well as directional flow arrows.
• Assist in provided equipment details and specifications for entries in maintenance management (CMMS) system files.
• Assist with special projects as directed

 Qualifications:

• B.S. in an Engineering related field or 10+ years related experience
• Competent working in both field and office environment
• Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• OSHA Process Safety Management knowledge a plus
• Travel will average 25%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.  Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

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