Chemical Process Engineer

Process / Project Engineer

The Process / Project Engineer supports small capital projects and production-based plant needs within a chemical process manufacturing environment. This role focuses on process engineering, project support, and equipment-related improvements, contributing directly to product quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance. The engineer collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to specify, manage, and execute a wide range of projects involving process equipment and industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support small capital projects and production-based plant needs within a chemical process manufacturing environment.
• Assist in planning and executing projects such as pump replacements, pipe insulation upgrades, conduit installation for equipment, industrial piping changes, and scrubber replacements.
• Help develop project specifications, working closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to define requirements and ensure successful execution.
• Review process documentation and deliverables, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, process data sheets, equipment specifications, AutoCAD drawings, cause and effect diagrams, standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, HAZOP documentation, and maintenance manuals.
• Learn to analyze process flows on an ongoing basis to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput, and develop clear action plans to address opportunities.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and action plans effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Apply statistical methods and perform product and process analysis to drive cost reduction, quality enhancement, and improved operational efficiency.
• Assist with installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of process equipment, ensuring proper operation and reliability.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, consistency, and efficiency, and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement changes to processes and equipment to support continuous improvement in production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Maintain reliable and safe process systems in alignment with process safety management principles.
• Provide operational and technical support to team members and leadership, helping troubleshoot issues and optimize equipment performance.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of manufacturing processes, leveraging process engineering and chemical engineering principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project management activities and, where applicable, contribute to team leadership efforts.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0–1 years of experience working as an engineer within a process-heavy manufacturing environment.
• Foundational knowledge of process engineering within a chemical process manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work with process equipment and manufacturing systems in an industrial environment.
• Experience or familiarity with project management in an engineering or manufacturing context.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing process data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
• AutoCAD software experience for reviewing and working with engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.
• Awareness of process safety management principles and commitment to maintaining safe process systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in project management and team leadership is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies is highly preferred.
• Experience designing manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Experience supporting capital projects within a chemical process manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with reviewing and interpreting P&IDs, process flow diagrams,…