Job Brief

Be part of a team that drives continued success. In this role, improvements can be seen in action.

Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, a division of Olin Corporation, is seeking a Production Engineer. This position will be located at the St. Gabriel, LA (Baton Rouge area) manufacturing site. Reporting to the Production Leader, the Production Engineer will work as a technical resource to coach and assist the operations team to optimize and improve Environmental, Health & Safety, production throughput, product quality, conversion, and reliability of supply. This role will also work closely with other individuals and teams to establish yearly spending plans, production commitments to the business, and cost goals. This role is to provide a technical resource to assist 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 in a safe environmentally friendly manner.

Olin recognizes that success comes from never being satisfied. We deliver on our commitment to excellence by lifting a diverse and innovative workforce who will define Olin’s future. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our winning team.

Production Engineer Position Responsibilities:

• Performs engineering analysis and calculations and assists with plant troubleshooting and implementation of production/maintenance needs
• Works with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations to meet Business and plant goals
• Provides leadership and direction in the day-to-day decision making for the operating area of responsibility. Participates when required in advanced trouble shooting and coaches others to learn these skills and ensures findings are documented for future usage
• Leads or participates in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA’s), Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR’s), in process commissioning and start-up activities and in Operator training efforts for new operators and new installations
• Writes area operating procedures as needed and ensure existing procedures are current, accurate and complete
• Networks with other engineers on site and within the business to leverage knowledge on plant operations
• Shares on call responsibilities with other plant personnel and helps coordinate area of responsibility during planned shutdown and maintenance activities

Production Engineer Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree* in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 1+ years of project/manufacturing; 3 years of production/manufacturing experience preferred
• Chlorine manufacturing environment experience preferred
• Familiarity and experience with data management systems (Pi) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills – verbal and written
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
  
  
  

What's in it for you?

While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:

• Paid parental leave and additional leave programs
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)
• 401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account
• Accelerated vacation accrual
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs, including Volunteer time
• Short term incentive program participation
• Robust rewards and recognition programs
• Pay for Performance Methodology to reward exceptional performance
• Alternate work schedules and arrangements (location/role specific)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Diverse Employee Networks
  
  

Who we are

Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become the industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

• Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.