Chemical Engineer Albany, NY

Chemical Engineer – Ball Corporation, Albany, NY.

The Plant Chemical Engineer ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of chemical and wastewater treatment processes within a continuous manufacturing environment. The role drives process standardization, optimization, quality control, and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards. The Plant Chemical Engineer is accountable for maximizing equipment performance, supporting production objectives, ensuring product quality, and fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence across the plant.

• Safety mindset: consistently prioritizes occupational, environmental, and fire safety practices.
• Continuous improvement orientation: identifies and implements process optimization opportunities.
• Process ownership: takes responsibility for chemical, wastewater, and washer systems performance.
• Collaboration:
  
  works effectively with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
• Problem‑solving: isolates mechanical defects and identifies process‑related issues.
• Attention to detail: ensures accurate stock levels, quality checks, and equipment calibration.
• Adaptability: supports maintenance activities and responds to operational changes.
• Leadership and influence: inspires others to achieve world‑class manufacturing practices.

• Chemical process management and control in continuous operations.
• Wastewater treatment (WWT) systems operation and optimization.
• Water treatment, emulsion system, and washer process expertise.
• Equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Lean and continuous improvement methodology implementation.
• Quality control and adherence to product specifications.
• Inventory and chemical store management (IBC/drum handling, stock monitoring).
• Housekeeping and safety compliance across multiple plant areas.
• Coordination with cross‑functional teams for process optimization and maintenance support.

• Ensure safe chemical handling and operation of all plant systems.
• Maintain long‑term technical performance of chemical, washer, and wastewater systems.
• Drive process standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality control checks and maintain product quality standards.
• Own and manage chemical stores, ensuring correct storage and stock levels.
• Support washer maintenance days, including riser and tank cleaning.
• Calibrate and clean WWT probes to ensure accurate process monitoring.
• Identify mechanical defects and notify appropriate leadership of unrepairable issues.
• Foster a safe, efficient, and clean work environment across all areas.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Engineering teams to maximize equipment and process performance.

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work‑related experience.
• Job related experience for 3 years minimum in an industrial environment with a focus on chemical processes and equipment.
• Chemical Engineer degree preferred.

• Hiring Salary Range: $74,600 – 104,160 (salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and market data).
• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non‑merit characteristic.