Chemical Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, or a bachelor's degree in Chemistry with plant production experience.
• At least 3 years of work experience in an engineering role.
• Must be willing to participate in the 24/7 production facility call-out policy when needed.
• Ability to function and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work on shift for 30 days during the 90-day probationary period.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.

Nice To Haves

• Honeywell Experion experience.
• Microsoft Project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of distillation projects and/or hydrogenation reactors.
• Learn and understand how equipment associated with each campaign operates.
• Understand and work with plant utilities.
• Work with the Operations Manager to provide data and chemical engineering support for specific product campaigns.
• Collaborate with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations and meet plant goals.
• Work with Quality Assurance personnel to ensure product specifications are met.
• Assist the Engineering Department in developing cost-effective projects to optimize production and minimize working capital.
• Develop procedures for items in production or planned for future production.
• Prepare and enhance operating instructions.
• Troubleshoot plant operations when actual operation does not meet expectations.
• Generate campaign reports, including mass balances, process data analysis, and de-bottlenecking proposals.
• Develop and maintain campaign-specific schedules to meet production demand.
• Ensure campaigns run efficiently through collaboration with plant personnel and technical advisors and through data analysis.
• Work with operators in the field to identify process and safety improvements.
• Communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel at all organizational levels as needed.
• Help optimize the disposition of water and organic waste generated by projects to improve cost savings.
• Lead quarterly improvement meetings with Technical Advising personnel for main projects.
• Lead pre-campaign meetings before startup to discuss project execution.
• Perform additional assigned duties, including continued growth in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.