Chemical Engineer

Summary

The Chemical Engineer develops and designs equipment for manufacturing chemical and related products, utilizing principles and technology of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering, and employing computer technology to optimize all phases of research and production.

• Designs equipment to control movement, storage, and packaging of solids, liquids, and gases.
• Designs and plans measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and pilot plant operations.
• Determines the most effective arrangement of unit operations such as mixing, grinding, crushing, heat transfer, size reduction, hydrogenation, distillation, purification, oxidation, polymerization, evaporation, and fermentation, exercising judgment to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards.
• Performs tests and takes measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
• Indirectly oversees activities related to operation and control of equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, kilns, pumps, stills, valves, tanks, boilers, compressors, grinders, pipelines, electro‑magnets, and centrifuges to effect required chemical or physical change.
• May conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned by management.

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibility. It may remotely supervise projects and key personnel.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, material science or chemistry from a four‑year college or technical school; or a degree and one year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer

Skills:

Must be proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. Also require working knowledge of Adobe PDF documents and CAD software package.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; communicate technical subject matters both written and oral; make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory; work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; handle nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, and graphs; synthesize technical requirements from multiple sources into reports, specifications, procedures, etc.

Physical Demands: Use hands and fingers; sit, stand, walk; occasionally squat, kneel, or climb; lift and move up to 25 pounds; possess close and distance vision and the ability to focus.

Work Environment: Office environment is generally quiet with controlled temperature; production facility environment may be high noise requiring hearing protection and eye protection, subject to extremes of heat and cold, and may involve direct exposure to outdoor weather conditions.