Sr Chemical Process Engineer

Sr Chemical Process Engineer

As a Senior Chemical Process Engineer at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will use your in-depth understanding of chemical process engineering fundamentals and leadership skills to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will collaborate with other managers and engineers to lead and shape groundbreaking projects, expand existing processes, and develop the next generation of Advanced Materials products by designing, testing, and validating products from pilot scale to market.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will work out of our Geismar, Louisiana location on a 9/80 work schedule and oversee and mentor three other process engineers, ensuring their professional development and the successful execution of projects.

In this role, you will impact Solstice Advanced Materials by optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring high product quality, and minimizing environmental impact. Your expertise in troubleshooting, implementing advanced technologies, and analyzing data will lead to increased efficiency, cost savings, and adherence to regulations.

• Serve as a process safety resource on a team leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Risk Assessments by developing closure plans and strategies for identified risks
• Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), developing actions to address any detractors
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify and resolve issues
• Create and assist in the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure safe and compliant operations
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and drive improvement projects for the unit
• Provide assistance in the field during plant startups, shutdowns, or upsets
• Offer off‑hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds
• Organize and design plant testing procedures
• Influence others and drive toward solutions without direct authority
• Mentor and supervise three other process engineers, providing technical guidance and support for their professional growth
• Participate in Pre‑FEED and FEED development for projects, including process scope and design solutions for growth, cost savings, and HSE projects
• Oversee the development of process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of process engineering experience in chemical plants
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Strong technical expertise in chemical engineering principles and practices

WE VALUE

• Minimum of 10 years of process engineering experience in chemical plants
• Experience working with advanced control strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated understanding of modelling software
• Six Sigma certification

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, a candidate must be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or someone with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

The annual base salary for this position is $115,699–$144,624. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, and market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match;
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance;
Parental Leave;
Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave; and 12 Paid Holidays.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.