Developmental Plant Engineer

Title: Developmental Plant EngineerLocation: WV-South CharlestonBayer MaterialScience (BMS) is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with nearly 15,100 employees at 30 sites around the world and 2008 sales of 9.7 billion euros. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries.The primary responsibility of this role, as Developmental Plant/Process Engineer, is to provide the key technical support for the assigned production unit/s as well as evaluate and recommend corrective maintenance and engineering activities to ensure the proper operation of unit equipment. The incumbent will:* Be responsible for process design basis creation for capital projects (i.e. design packages) in the assigned unit/s;* Implement capital projects from concept phase to start-up (within constraints of scope, time, and resources);* Identify, evaluate, and develop process/facility modifications for the assigned unit/s;* Provide technical input to process safety reviews (e.g. PHA's);* Pass certification tests on select operating areas and provide relief coverage for the Production Specialists;* Implement reliability guidelines, practices and procedures;* Participate on manufacturing continuous improvement teams;* Deliver unit-specific training;* Comply with Health, Safety & Environmental requirements and Bayer Core Process standards;The selected candidate is required to possess the following:* B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 0-2 years of relevant experience;* Working knowledge of statistics, computer applications, process control, and unit operation principals;* Commitment to promoting a safe work environment;* Demonstrated critical thinking skills (i.e. identifying justification and relevancy, seeking underlying causes, possessing a purposeful and reflective thought process);* Demonstrated communication skills for interacting with varying levels of management and operating personnel;* Ability to motivate and lead employees.* Share weekend, holiday, and back-shift on-call coverage.Preferred Qualifications* Leadership skills demonstrated through extracurricular or community service;* Demonstrated creative problem-solving techniques and the ability to take acceptable risk.Bayer BenefitsWe offer a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now.To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.