Chemical Engineer

PSI • Akron, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations, with a focus on achieving plant objectives related to safety, quality, production, and cost. The role is responsible for process optimization, troubleshooting, process design recommendations, plant trials, and developing process improvements and capital projects. It also supports Process Safety requirements through Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities and may provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians. This is a safety-critical role within a chemical manufacturing environment.

The position performs process optimization studies, plant trials, and technical evaluations of existing chemical manufacturing processes; develops process design recommendations and engineering scopes for improvements and capital projects; and supports larger capital, process improvement, and operational initiatives. It prepares engineering calculations, technical documentation, design information, and other project deliverables, and supports assigned project activities within established schedule and cost requirements. The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other plant functions to resolve operational and process performance issues, improve equipment performance and reliability, and advance continuous improvement opportunities. It maintains compliance with applicable SHE policies, procedures, Process Safety requirements, and plant safety standards.

This is a direct-hire position with a full benefits package. The schedule is salaried day shift, with off-hours technical support as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 1–5 years of Process Engineering or similar engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to apply chemical engineering principles to process troubleshooting, optimization, and process design.
• Ability to develop and evaluate process design scopes for new and existing chemical processes.
• Ability to analyze operating problems, identify root causes, develop alternatives, and recommend practical technical solutions.
• Knowledge of statistical design and evaluation methods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional plant teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to use engineering and data-analysis tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and plant leadership.
• Ability to work a salaried day-shift schedule and provide off-hours technical support as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing processes and process equipment.
• Understanding of Process Safety principles and experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis activities.
• Experience with titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform process optimization studies, plant trials, and technical evaluations of existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Develop process design recommendations and engineering scopes for process improvements and capital projects.
• Perform engineering assignments supporting capital, process improvement, and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate technical problems, select appropriate engineering methods, and develop practical design recommendations.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and other Process Safety activities associated with process changes and plant operations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical documentation, design information, and other project deliverables.
• Participate in defining engineering approaches and planning and scheduling engineering work.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• Support assigned project activities within established schedule and cost requirements.
• Apply an understanding of maintenance practices to troubleshoot equipment problems and improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other plant functions to troubleshoot operational and process performance issues.
• Initiate process improvement ideas and build organizational support to develop viable opportunities into projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable SHE policies, procedures, Process Safety requirements, and plant safety standards.
• Provide off-hours technical support as required.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Family leave (maternity and paternity).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level