Chemical Process Engineer

TETRA Technologies Careers•Magnolia, AR

15h

About The Position

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges. Founded in 1981, TETRA ( NYSE: TTI ) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century. Visit the Company's website at www.onetetra.com for more information or connect with us on LinkedIn. Essential Duties: Under general supervision of the site Operations Manager, the Chemical Process Engineer will provide expertise in developing existing and new processes / projects for TETRA’s Operation. Develops new and existing processes for TETRA from concept to the finished operating process within TETRA’s Operations Capable of developing PFD and P&ID. Capable of producing material and energy balances for all new or existing Operations Capable of using CAD programs to build or modify line drawings Capable of performing complex chemical engineering calculations and prove primary support to resolve process upsets Capability to troubleshoot process, provide support during startups, shutdowns, and plant turnarounds Track daily production volumes, raw material utilizations Work with R&D, Operations, Contractors, Sales and all related teams to fully understand scope and to provide both guidance and expertise as needed for new and existing products Will lead projects by building team and an executable scope or works, building a solid cost model (OPEX and CAPEX), acquire equipment, write procedures and test plans, conduct start up and turn over the finished new or modified process to Operation’s management team Investigate and identify root causes of incidents including providing support in categorizing the removal of nuisance alarms. Develop corrective and preventative actions based on incidents. Develop and complete Management of Change Good communication skills are a must including capability of writing EOD and solid presentation skills Provide training that will aid in developing others on process improvements Becomes a team player working along all levels of TETRA’s Organization Other as defined by Regional Manufacturing Director or Plant Manager

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering required
EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years of active process/project experience in Manufacturing Environment
TRAVEL: 50%
OTHER: Ability to serve on Emergency Response Team such as fire brigade, HAZMAT, rescue, and/or first responder
Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Develops new and existing processes for TETRA from concept to the finished operating process within TETRA’s Operations
Capable of developing PFD and P&ID.
Capable of producing material and energy balances for all new or existing Operations
Capable of using CAD programs to build or modify line drawings
Capable of performing complex chemical engineering calculations and prove primary support to resolve process upsets
Capability to troubleshoot process, provide support during startups, shutdowns, and plant turnarounds
Track daily production volumes, raw material utilizations
Work with R&D, Operations, Contractors, Sales and all related teams to fully understand scope and to provide both guidance and expertise as needed for new and existing products
Will lead projects by building team and an executable scope or works, building a solid cost model (OPEX and CAPEX), acquire equipment, write procedures and test plans, conduct start up and turn over the finished new or modified process to Operation’s management team
Investigate and identify root causes of incidents including providing support in categorizing the removal of nuisance alarms.
Develop corrective and preventative actions based on incidents.
Develop and complete Management of Change
Good communication skills are a must including capability of writing EOD and solid presentation skills
Provide training that will aid in developing others on process improvements
Becomes a team player working along all levels of TETRA’s Organization
Other as defined by Regional Manufacturing Director or Plant Manager