Chemical Process Engineer

American Chrome & Chemicals Inc•Castle Hayne, NC

18h•$70,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Engineer provides technical and safety leadership to support the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of a Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated chemical manufacturing facility processing chrome ore and chromium-based materials. In addition to process safety and hazard control responsibilities, this role supports production optimization, cost reduction initiatives, and operational troubleshooting. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to translate technical analysis into practical plant improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (required).
0 to 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or other PSM-regulated, high-hazard industrial environments.
Strong understanding of OSHA PSM regulations.
Ability to interpret and understand process control systems.
Understanding of corrosion-resistant materials and oxidizing chemical systems preferred.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mineral processing, metallurgical operations, or chromium-based chemical processes.
Knowledge of industrial hygiene controls related to dust, heavy metals, and hazardous materials.
Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as a visible safety leader and promote a strong process safety culture throughout the plant.
Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA/HAZOP), What-If reviews, and risk assessments.
Support OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119), industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance programs.
Provide day-to-day process engineering support to chrome ore and chromium-based chemical operations.
Monitor and optimize process parameters to improve safety, quality, throughput, and reliability.
Coordinate and oversee contractors and third-party vendors performing maintenance, construction, or engineering work to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
Analyze operational data using tools such as Excel, Access, or similar software to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Lead or support root cause investigations for incidents, near misses, and abnormal operating conditions.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.