Senior Engineer, Chemical Process (NCA)

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This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Sr. Engineer – Chemical Process Project Support Engineer, BPNCA supports the Beverage Packaging North & Central America (BPNCA)  Chemical Process Engineering team in identifying and implementing chemical process best practices, projects and training for the Ball Packaging plants in North & Central America.  
This role is tasked with successfully achieving divisional goals related to Chemical Process Engineering Key Process Indicators (KPIs).  The Sr. Engineer – Chemical Process Project Support Engineer, BPNCA focuses on achieving KPIs / executing improvements in the Chemical Process Applications found in can-making operations.  The Chemical Process improvements are focused on efficiency gains, chemical process optimization in Soluble Oil Filtration systems, Washers, RO/DI systems, Waste water treatment systems, Filter technology and Sustainability processes.  The Manager Chemical Process Engineering, BPNCA has a dotted line connection to the Principal Engineer – Chemical Process Project Support Engineer, BPNCA and provides Standards, Best Practices, and Guidance.

Essential Responsible Areas:

• Identified as a Sr. Chemical Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regard to Soluble Oil Filtration systems, washers, RO/DI systems, waste water treatment systems, filter technology and sustainability practices that are either used or have the potential of being used in a can-making plant.  Elevated technical aptitude with regard to SOF, Washers, Waste water systems, RO/DI systems and Dry Off Oven Equipment.
• Create / Understand / Implement the Global Standards that lead to the “Best-in-Class” Chemical Process  Support for soluble oil filtration systems, washers, RO/DI systems, Waste water treatment systems, filter technology and sustainability practices.  Utilize external industrial applications, guiding theoretical principles, and personal technical experience to identify, vet, and roll out Global Standards pertaining to Chemical Process optimization.
• Support BPNCA Chemical Process Engineering Manager, BPNCA Chemical Process Engineering Team, and the Global Chemical Process Engineering stakeholders in the pursuit and adoption of “Best-in-Class” Soluble Oil Filtration systems, Washers, RO/DI systems, Waste water treatment systems, Filter technology and sustainability practices Global Standards and spearhead opportunities for efficiency gains in the Chemical Process Operations.
• Train BPNCA plant employees on process steps and best practices with regard to the efficient use of Soluble Oil Filtration systems, Washers, RO/DI systems, Waste water treatment systems, Filter technology and Sustainability practices.  Expert in machine balancing and optimization of various models of Chemical Process equipment.  Aid in succession planning in the network by fostering and training junior engineers on the fundamentals of Chemical Process equipment operation and design.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and utilization of Lean Six Sigma in all phases of the implementation of Soluble Oil Filtration systems, Washers, RO/DI systems, Waste water treatment systems, Filter technology and Sustainability practice Global Standards.  Identify key performance indicators for each chemical process and develop standard plans to track and react to data accordingly.
• Develop / Plan / Execute capital projects that support the implementation of soluble oil filtration systems, washers, RO/DI systems, waste water treatment systems, filter technology and sustainability practices Global Standards as a contributor of the greater BPNCA Chemical Process Engineering team.  Call upon vast technical expertise to execute high caliber projects with minimal direction.  Develop complex project scopes from the ground up, foster strategic internal and external partnerships in the planning phase, an