Production Engineer

How would you like to be a part of AmSty’s mission of enhancing lives through materials and know-how in a responsible and sustainable manner?

At AmSty, our team of dynamic associates are continuously leading AmSty to be the top integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer.  Our size and geographic footprint allow us to provide solutions to our broad range of customers.

At AmSty, our success is based on world-scale production technology and supply chain capability.  All of our dedicated associates possess a strong continuing focus on safety, reliability and environmental compliance.

Open the door to your future at AmSty!

The Production Engineer acts as a technical resource for Operations personnel, applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems and enable production of low cost, quality products.  This position assists work teams on daily operations and process performance so as to run a low cost, on specification, reliable, optimized operation, thereby maximizing value to the business.

• Provides technical support for day to day operations activities. Troubleshoots process/plant problems as necessary.  Leads or participates in advanced trouble shooting and root cause incident investigations.
• Develops and monitors key performance metrics for feedstock utilization, energy efficiency, asset utilization and conversion costs.
• Implements best practices in order to optimize operations.  Ensures “Most Effective Technology” and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place.
• Works with Technical Advisors and plant personnel to meet Business and Plant goals. 
• Provides technical content for operating procedures consistent with all applicable safety, environmental compliance and operational requirements.
• Understands and applies skills and knowledge in statistical process control technology to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products.
• Reviews, plans, and completes plant projects including scope development, design review, drawing approval, equipment installation, operator training, and startup. 
• Assists in the planning and execution of major plant turnarounds.  Leads special assignment teams.
• Assists pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities to insure a successful startup.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of the Sales and Operating Plan.  Reviews overall plant operations to insure plant is meeting plan.
• Leads or participates in Process Hazard Analysis and plant improvement teams.
• Networks with other engineers on site and within the global business to leverage knowledge on plant operations.
• Inspects process equipment as needed which requires ability to climb ladders, staircases, make confined space entries, and wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

• Bachelor of science in chemical engineering
• Self-starter, good organization & time management skills
• Demonstrates good leadership skills
• Possesses exemplary problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrates ability to interact well with others
• Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of operating plants

Relocation is not authorized for this position.

Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Amsty  (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

AmSty is a leading integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer, offering solutions and services to customers in a variety of global markets. AmSty is taking a leadership role on long-term sustainability and development of the circular economy for plastics.

At AmSty, we believe that in-kind recycling, where products are returned to their original application and original quality, is the future of long-term sustainability. Our long-term vision is that polystyrene products should never be landfilled but reclaimed, reprocessed, and reused again and again.

AmSty is a proud member of the American Chemistry Council® (ACC) and a participant in its Responsible Care® initiative. Involvement in the Responsible Care initiative helps AmSty to "improve in environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) performance for [all of our] facilities, processes, and products."

Safety is a core focus in everything that we do. We strive daily for zero injuries and incidents. 

AmSty values environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility and community involvement.