Process Engineer

Job Description

Position: Process Engineer

Primary

Location:

Anacortes, WA

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Reports to: Operations Manager

Compensation: $95, + bonus, + benefits (salaried, exempt)

The range shown reflects the targeted pay scale. Actual pay within the range depends on work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education. Specific salary details can be discussed during the hiring process. Posted compensation reflects base salary only and excludes bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, and other incentives.

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The Process Engineer at our Anacortes, WA Sulphur production facility will observe plant areas for opportunities for improvement through the use of technical/analytical tools and prepare technical reports including recommendations for modifications. They will also participate in team problem solving and goal setting activities for departments as well as providing expertise to resolve technical issues. The Process Engineer will also act as plant coordinator of process safety management program, including HAZ-OPS, Management of Change (MOC), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university with 0-3 years of experience in process engineering and design.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time, mostly in the United States, but could include Canada.
• Proficiency in process design, analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management elements to guide and initiate/monitor/audit site safety in a chemical process environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee health and safety.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Implements systems to comply with OSHA PSM to guide and initiate/monitor/audit site safety.
• Works with cross‑functional departments at the site level.
• Knowledge of process controls, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributive Control System (DCS).

• Participate in implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality & production standards in a safe and cost‑efficient manner (5%).
• Participate in implementing standards for measuring and reporting operational reliability to reflect operational function effectiveness (10%).
• Prepare process engineering designs, calculations, and reports for various projects around the company (35%).
• Participate in facility shutdowns to assist with inspections and provide a resource when troubleshooting problems (10%).
• Participate in the US site P& (10%).
• Participate on various special project teams and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external rules and regulations (15%).
• Serve as a process engineering resource for the company to assure the utilization of Good Engineering Practices and proper materials of construction (5%).
• Attend personal development training (10%).

Medical Requirement

Chemtrade is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the public. All employees are required to complete and pass their annually held medical assessments, including but not limited to the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and the ability to wear a respirator as a condition of employment.

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