Process Engineer

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS

Provide engineering expertise for a polymerization processes, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Responsibilities include process optimization, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide technical support to troubleshoot process problems and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain process documentation including System Operating Procedures, P&IDs, electrical and equipment drawings, and equipment files.
• Troubleshoot process issues across reactors, blend tanks, extruders, pumps, and conveying systems.
• Maintain and improve process control systems (PLC/DCS), instrumentation, and sensor data analysis.
• Ensure process changes implemented are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and company safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, and loss prevention standards and permits.
• Conduct Hazards and Operability Reviews (Hazard Analyses), and Operational Readiness
• Reviews (Pre Start-up Safety Review) for appropriate changes, and ensure timely completion of resulting action items.
• Seek out and initiate process changes to improve the safety, environmental security, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, product quality, efficiency, or cost of the department.
• Design, prepare and obtain approval for development runs for new products, product changes, and process changes.
• Develop and manage capital projects related to the product and process performance as directed.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Train operations personnel on process safety, control systems, and equipment operation.
• Develop a subject matter expert status for process operation and control.

Salary range $78,500 - $117,700 per year.  The posted salary range reflects the national average for this role. Final compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications.  This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary.

Benefits Summary:  Full Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs. 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• Experience Education/Training/Certifications/Language Requirements
• BS/MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical engineering or related field.
• 1 to 5 years experience in a chemical plant, accountable for specific unit operations. Experience with project engineering and process control.
• Proficiency in process control systems, instrumentation, and automation.
• Experience with extrusion systems, blending operations, and material handling equipment, a plus.