Process Data Analytics Engineer

Company Overview

 

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communicates where we live and work. 

Position Overview

 

The Process Data Analytics Engineer is, in collaboration with other (technical and manufacturing) disciplines within and outside the department, responsible for the provision of process & maintenance improvements at the factory, based on data from inline analytical technologies (detectors, sensors and analyzers inside and outside the steel) and/or mathematical tools and expertise, such as multivariate analysis, process modelling and/or machine learning tools.
 
Improvements will mainly be related to the “Plant of The Future”, such as automation and digitalization to improve the production of the products (e.g. by increasing yield or reducing utility usage), as improving safety & environmental aspects and reducing plant maintenance.

The Process Data Analytics Engineer provides professional sustainable solutions which generate value for the Hexion business and enables continuous improvement of existing plants in line with Hexion’s needs. 
Solutions might be based on machine learning and built-in process data analytical tools, enablers to build further towards the Plant of the Future (related to Industry 4.0/5.0). 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Defines, plans and executes Process Improvement projects for existing processes in collaboration with other (technical) disciplines in line with priorities as set by direct manager who will align with stakeholders (e.g. Process Improvement Manager, Operations Manager, Technical Manager, Site Manager and/or Business).
• Demonstrates good chemical engineering skills and capability to: 
  • Prepare/review/assess mass- heat balances, 
  • Perform analysis of heat transfer and scale down/up,  
  • Compare/assess reaction kinetics versus mass transfer 
  • Thermodynamic principles in separations
  • Solve complex problems.
  • Capable of handling Multi Variate data 
  • And having a critical attitude with respect to data 
• Skilled in developing SMART control concepts based on good chemical engineering understanding making use of multiple process variables, (new and existing) in-line analytical techniques, chemometric models, existing plant models and data historian and can include wet-lab/offline analytical data.
• Expert in big data analysis and the use of appropriate tools & techniques, such as with data historian and multivariate analysis tools or other correlation techniques or neural networks, machine learning tools e.g. for production process ‘’sweet spot identification’’, early event detection, automation opportunities, etcetera.
• Good project management skills 
• Executes projects with a good problem definition/well-defined scope and which includes the voice of the (internal) customer.
• Understanding the big picture; can critically evaluate data, understanding problems, translating data towards objective conclusions and opportunities (distinguish which information is must versus nice to have). Able to generate a work breakdown (what activities, by who and when) for each project (project management)   
• Skills to present projects in enthusiastic/convincing manner at technical and business level.
• Experience with reporting project results in compliance with department standards on knowledge management (reports and accessible mathematical models).
• Understanding of Process Safety Management aspects of manufacturing processes
• High safety awareness and acting proactive on safety issues 
• Good understanding of in-line analytical techniques to come, together with Process Analytical Technologies expert locally present, to optimal solutions for the production processes
• Good understanding of plant process control mechanisms
• Ensures intellectual property protection and safeguards that this is applied during project work, including in customer (internal/external) and vendor contacts/communication 
   

Education/Qualifications

 

• Master's degree (Chemical Technology /Chemical Engineering)
• Must have Process Technology understanding, preferably Plant & Asset experience, but minimal affinity with this type of process technology related work and minimal affinity with process analytical technology. 
• More than 5 years of (additional) working experience in Chemical Industry
• Good communication skills, verbally and in writing in Dutch and English, able to connect with all layers in the organization.
• Experience and skills in following areas is a plus:
  • Machine Learning (ML) tools and Multi Variate Analysis techniques 
  • Utilizing simulation tools & techniques in process Modelling (such as Aspen Plus) in projects

Competencies

 

Strategic Focus and Direction

• Builds relationships with customers and internal partners
• Understands the business's strategic plan
• Understands relationship between business plans and team/unit and role
• Identifies problems in attaining planned goals or work and proposes solutions.

 

Trust and Teamwork

• Can work independently, but also will seek actively support within or outside team 
• Passion, drive and enthusiasm to work in result driven team, with relatively short-term focus
• Participates actively to global cross-business, cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication (Clear, Concise, Comprehensive) Communicates directly, honestly, and respectfully to gain cooperation and resolve conflicts with others. Displays correct, professional business etiquette in all interactions.
• Understands that there are different approaches when making decisions and utilizes as appropriate 
• Compiles and presents information in a manner easily understood by others
• Collaborates to enhance team efforts through personal contributions.  Places team success above personal success

Personal Leadership

• Able to work independent on non-standard work, able to lead a project 
• Develops skills to develop projects and to protect intellectual proprietary
• Accepts responsibility for the consequences of personal actions
• Acts in a manner consistent with Hexion’s core values
• Displays a positive attitude and willingness to make the necessary effort to accomplish goals
• Demonstrates accountability for own work, personal and professional development
• Recognizes and considers cultural differences in a respectful manner.

Achieve Business Results

• Has a working knowledge of the balance between business benefits and market needs and uses this knowledge to propose and develop sustainable solutions
• Makes good decisions and recommendations in expertise area based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• Conceives and contributes to process improvement efforts that reduce energy consumption and improve process yields
• Exhibits a sense of responsibility and urgency towards goal accomplishment and takes ownership of results
• Accomplishes assignments on time and contributes to continuously improve workflow and – processes
• Plans, organizes, and completes projects and functional work to accomplish goals and assignments
• Accomplishes expectations and delivers goals and work timely and efficiently.

Other

 

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
 
In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies
 
Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
 
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.
 
Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.