Production Engineer

Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM), headquartered in Middlebury, CT, is the fourth-largest publicly traded specialty chemicals company in the United States and one of the largest producers and marketers of plastic additives in the world with revenues of $3.9 billion. We have more than 6,500 employees in research, manufacturing, sales and administrative facilities in major markets around the world and sell our products in more than 100 countries.



Our vision is to become the world?s best specialty chemicals company. One important aspect of that is being a great place for employees to work and have successful careers. We offer challenging work, the opportunity to learn and grow, and a high-performance culture. At Chemtura, we believe that learning keeps us vital and that imagination and experience enable us to look ahead, anticipate potential outcomes and be successful. We believe that nothing is impossible..




All qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application for the position of Production Engineer in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for promoting the process and facility improvements by analyzing and recommending problem solutions and process improvements to achieve production, safety and environmental goals.

Key Responsibilities:

? Assist in the planning of production to most efficiently utilize material, labor and equipment while meeting departmental goals.

? Analyze and recommend improvements in the process or process equipment to the Plant Manager or as a liaison with other engineering groups.

? Generate, promote and analyze potential changes in the process or operation, which will generate cost savings, production increases and energy conservation.

? Assist in the training or operators when new projects are implemented or retraining is required.

? Participate in all aspects of the safety program including safety meeting attendance and participation.

? Assist in the day-to-day operational decisions so that safety, cost and production goals are met.  This includes being available for calls on the off shifts.

? Act as technical advisor to the Area Supervisor to correct operational problems.

? Coordinate department outages with affected units.  This includes notification, planning and coordinating backup plans where needed.

? Assist in updating operating and emergency procedure manuals.

? Coordinate startup and initial operations of capital projects.  This includes conducting Pre-Startup Hazard Reviews.

? Assist in budget and monthly current estimate preparation.  Review cost sheets and become knowledgeable on identifying and correcting causes for variances.

? Interface with Lab or Process Technology on quality problems and SPC programs.

? Ensure that departmental environmental performance meets existing permit limits and assist in plans to ensure future compliance.

? TCCA is a Class 1 oxidizer and requires knowledge of its characteristics and handling procedures.

? Required serving weekend duty for Plant manager approximately five times per year.

? Performs necessary engineering calculations for department.

Qualifications include:BS, Chemical Engineering Minimum 8-10 years experience in continuous chemical manufacturing or similar fieldSolid professional; defines problems within specific goals; good verbal and written communication skills; advocates team conceptWell developed interpersonal skillsAbility to get along with diverse personalities  Aspiration to growth into Management opportunitiesPass physical & drug testing.Free to travel to corporate-wide locations for technical supportMust be able to wear hardhat and protective eyewear, Tyvek clothing, steel toed shoes, full-face respirator and dust mask.


Chemtura Corporation is committed to creating a diverse workforce that recognizes and values differences. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.