Chemical Engineer II

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Mesquite, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes. Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills. Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization. May specialize in the processes pertaining to specific chemical products such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, or paper and pulp. This role requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities. It continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers. The individual uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations and receives a moderate level of guidance and direction, with consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience
Engineering degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Chemical engineering
Manufacturing process engineering
Product development
Prototyping
Research and development
Industry standards
Scientific testing
Oral and written communication
Critical thinking
Analytical thinking

Responsibilities

Designs process flows and equipment layout for new or revised chemical process operations.
Designs equipment and processes that change the chemical properties of materials and ingredients (e.g., heating/cooling, oxidation, fermentation, hydrogenation, polymerization, etc.).
Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment.
Determines process design by balancing process cost, yield, worker safety/comfort, and material waste considerations.
Conducts tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables (e.g., temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, etc.) and troubleshoot/solve process problems.
Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills.
Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization.