Manufacturing Process Engineer Eit
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
• Analyze process data and intelligently utilize BFD, PFD, and P&IDs to troubleshoot day-to-day chemical process disturbances, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime.• Provide on-shift leadership during night shifts, including outage periods, and cover OMC (Operational Maintenance Coordinator) vacations to maintain an injury-free environment and ensure uninterrupted operations.• Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to develop centerlines for the Finish Product Area, optimizing production and reducing process variations across different teams.• Created PI Asset Framework calculation tags and PI ProcessBook displays for mill KPIs, enhancing data visualization and analysis capabilities.• Plan and execute multiple trials to improve process performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for optimizations.• Utilize the SAP work-order system for effective management of day-to-day unplanned and planned outage maintenance activities.• Successfully completed Yellow Belt certification, demonstrating proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Developed and executed sustained and standardized procedures for the Instrumentation Air Leak Project, resulting in a significant 30% reduction in air leaks and improved overall process efficiency.• Successfully secured approval for and managed a cost reduction project resulting in $2 million in savings on shipping costs by achieving a 1% reduction in finished product moisture target.• Led multiple projects through the Front-End Loading (FEL) stages, collaborating with cross-functional teams from operations, engineering, quality, finance, and procurement. Delivered cost-efficient solutions and ensured project success.