Run Plant Engineer - MDL Latex

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company - at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers - ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Overview (Scope of Role)

The Run Plant Engineer (RPE) is mainly responsible for running the plant safely and reliably to produce product within customer specification. Working with other support functions, Activity Coordinator, and operations the RPE should identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and waste reduction to be executed within budget boundaries, and execute improvement plan to deliver plant performance improvement in term of EHS, Quality, and Productivity.

Oversee daily plant operations to insure the safe, reliable, and high quality production in the latex plant.
• Supports plant roles in procedure usage, creation, reviews, updates and approvals.
• As required, communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.
• Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology. Works with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations to meet Business and plant goals. (EH&S, Production, cost, quality, energy, reliability).
• Works with Process Automation Role to ensure process control is optimized in the facility.
• Participates in advanced trouble shooting and root cause investigations.
• Provide leadership and direction in the day to day decision making for the operating area of responsibility.
• As required, participates on and leads teams in area of accountability.
• Networks with other engineers on site and within the business to leverage knowledge on plant operations.
• Ensures MET is understood and utilized.
• Ensures Operating Discipline / ODMS requirements are met and include appropriate MET (Most Effective Technology).
• Implements best practices to optimize operations.
• Exhibit thorough understanding of plant operations and participate in plant On-Call rotation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
• 3+ years in engineering field (experience in chemical production and manufacturing is preferred)
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Equity and Inclusion
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.