Senior Improvement Engineer

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

Supporting a high standard Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis:

• Support the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) program, specifically the Process Safety Information (PSI) and cyclical Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) process, in alignment with goals Global Process Safety standards
• Develop capability and ensure process hazard data/process safety information collected full compliance with all corporate Health, Safety, Security and Environmental System standards
• Provide technical support to tollers to drive compliance with local law and regulations in Health, Safety, Security and Environmental

Driving Continuous Improvement:

• Drive development, scale-up and commercialization of best engineering solutions for process/chemistry improvement, yield improvement, sustainability/process safety improvement, capacity expansion and unit operating cost (UOC) reduction with the support from global R&D, product guardians and other functions
• Apply fluent approaches of data-based decision making to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives
• Prioritize improvement opportunities by applying defined business drivers, affordability & timing

Leading Technology and Implementation:

• Lead/execute technology transfer from FMC R&D to in-house facility by working with other functions
• Be accountable of best option analysis through Request for Proposal (RFP) process for sitting studies
• Provide verification, guidance and coaching on process design, equipment selection and sizing, control logic design, piping, utility requirements and preparation of construction packages for assigned projects (utilize FMC’s Capital Deployment Methodology as required)
• Ensure all steps of MOC process are completed for new project implementation, including HAZOP, PHA and lessons learned meetings
• On-site support of the commissioning of production units during Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), trial production, optimization, and validation. Help establish standard production rates & efficiencies which can be used for performance monitoring
• Ensure QAR’s, QC and Contamination Prevention policies are appropriately incorporated at the site.
• Encourage adoption of FMC’s EHS programs and support as needed to ensure proper execution of our TTP/Processes.

• Preparing of Process flow Diagram / Material Balance / Energy Balance / Conceptual Layout / Equipment Specifications (Capacity and Material Construction) / Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) / Generate equipment, Instrument and Drive List.
• Process safety interlocks & sequence logic
• Pilot plant process study and scale up commercial production
• Manage the detailed design phase of assigned projects
• Coordinate between purchasing and all engineering disciplines for getting offers, techno-commercial discussions and ordering
• Coordinate between all engineering disciplines to support project execution at site.
• Support construction, commissioning, water batch testing and startup in close collaboration with Production, before formally transferring the Process to the owner
• Ensure receipt of all documents from vendors and transfer the same to respective engineering departments

Required Skills:

• Good knowledge of equipment design, scale-up, troubleshooting and project management skills
• Experienced knowledge of the technical field and working knowledge of business processes, technologies, and applications.
• Strong safety orientation in OSHA and PSM.
• Demonstrated commitment to Personal Safety & Environmental issues
• General understanding of business processes and economic factors affecting the business
• Strategic agility with foresight and the ability to create alternate plans
• Experience presenting at both informal and formal training settings
• Effective team building skills with an operating style that fosters high expectations, open dialogue, creates a strong sense of team, inspires, and motivates
• Knowledge of quality assurance programs or statistical quality control
• Experience making data-based decisions
• Lean six sigma certification a plus

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.