Sr. Process Design Engineer
About The Position
Are you the engineer people rely on when projects get complex? Join Tessenderlo Kerley as a Senior Process Design Engineer based in Phoenix, AZ, where you'll collaborate with plant operations and project teams to design, optimize and implement safe, efficient sulfur-based chemical processes. You'll lead capital projects from concept through startup, mentor junior engineers, and help translate innovative chemistries into scalable production systems serving industrial and agricultural markets. Why Join Us? Lead the Standard - Define and formalize best-in-class engineering practices to be used across multiple production plants. Build What's Next - Partner with our R&D and agronomy teams to translate new chemistries into practical designs, pilots, and full-scale solutions. Own the Lifecycle - Guide projects through FEP/FEL/FEED, redline P&IDs, model processes, and support safe, successful startups. Mentor & Multiply - Lead a small team of engineers while collaborating with HSE, Operations, Project Services and Plant Managers. Optimize at Scale - Troubleshoot plant upsets, debottleneck processes, and create reusable designs that lift performance company-wide.
Requirements
- BS in Chemical Engineering.
- 10+ years in chemical manufacturing with at least 4 years focused in sulfur chemistry.
- A proven record of implementing non-standard process solutions and reverse-engineering equipment.
- Strong independence and prioritization, and excellent communication with cross-functional partners.
- A safety-first mindset, and experience leading HAZOP/MOC and startup best practices.
- Team leadership experience and the ability to influence across Operations, HSE and Project Services.
Responsibilities
- Set and enforce Tessenderlo Kerley engineering standards, procedures and design practices (schedules, tools and policies).
- Drive new project/chemistry development with R&D; plan and run lab work, pilots and simulations/models.
- Lead scope development and estimates; execute/manage plant projects from FEP/FEL/FEED to handoff.
- Create, review, and redline P&IDs, spec sheets and equipment drawings, and develop M&E balances and PFDs.
- Participate in HAZOPs and MOC/What-If reviews, and ensure documentation aligns with HSE compliance.
- Troubleshoot chemistry/quality issues, process upsets and equipment failures, and recommend optimization and debottlenecking projects.
- Mentor and train engineers; provide DCS instrumentation/hardware guidance and startup leadership.
- Build internal tools and monthly KPI reporting; support plant budgeting for CIP/major maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
- 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
- Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
- Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
- Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
- Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
- Paid maternity and parental time off
- Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Company referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
