Improvement Engineer

Title: Improvement Engineer Location: Freeport, TX Additional locations may include Salary: $113,000+ Schedule: 9/80, 5-8 schedule available Relocation Available The Improvement Engineer leads the plant-level improvement process by gathering and analyzing data, evaluating improvement opportunities, and implementing improvement projects. This role ensures plant improvements align with business objectives via the Plant Specific Technology Plan to close performance and reliability gaps, reduce costs, and increase productivity (capacity creep, reliability, etc.). In addition, the Improvement Engineer provides expense and capital project support, which may include filling various roles in the global project execution work processes, such as project manager, manufacturing representative, Six Sigma green/black belt, etc. What You’ll Do Lead and support plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization using Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies. Implement best practices to optimize operations, including owning the pipeline and tracking tools. Provides leadership and direction in the implementation and development of best available practice for the process area. Collect, analyze, and model data (OEE, yield, downtime, waste, etc.) to quantify losses and track performance indicators. Design and maintain tracking systems and dashboards for key metrics. Serves as Subject Matter Expert for any appointed areas of expertise (e.g. process safety, process area / equipment, work process disciplines, etc.) and serve in plant on-call rotation.

Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. 3+ years of improvement, project or production engineering; 5+ years preferred. Must have Chemical industry experience. Experience with process Optimization, Process Simulation (Aspen Plus, ChemCAD), Material Science, Fluid Dynamics, Process Control Systems, P&IDs, Plant Equipment (reactors, distillation columns, etc.), Data Analysis (Minitab, Power BI, Excel). Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills – verbal and written and demonstrated ability to problem solve and work in a team environment. Knowledge of OSHA 1910.119 PSM standard and SAP preferred. Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license. All In With Olin Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities. An All-In Investment in Your Future At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package. *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. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 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.