Principal Chemical Engineer

Principal Chemical Engineer I Job

Location:

Calvert City, KY, United States

Employment Type:

Regular Category:
Engineering & Technology

Arkema is seeking an experienced Principal Chemical Engineer I to join our Calvert City manufacturing site. This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated chemical engineering professional to provide technical leadership, drive process improvements, and support capital project execution in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. As a key member of the site technical team, you will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, environmental, laboratory, and corporate personnel to optimize plant performance, improve reliability, and support business growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Apply chemical engineering principles to process technologies including reaction systems, distillation, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Support the design and implementation of new process technologies and facility improvements.
• Provide technical leadership for capital projects, from concept development through startup and commissioning.
• Partner with project management, operations, and contractors to ensure successful project execution within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Identify and develop process improvement opportunities that enhance plant performance and reduce costs.
• Serve as a technical resource for production teams by providing day-to-day engineering support.
• Participate as a subject matter expert in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Process Safety Management (PSM) activities.
• Support product development activities, plant trials, and technology implementation initiatives.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of chemical manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process engineering principles and industrial plant operations.
• Experience supporting capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.

Why Join Arkema?

At Arkema, you'll work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about innovation, safety, and operational excellence. We offer opportunities to lead impactful projects, develop advanced technical expertise, and contribute to the success of a global specialty materials company.