Chemical Process Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Engineering
Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
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Chemical Process EngineerFull Time Regular Professional Castle Hayne, Castle Hayne, NC, US
4 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually
Position SummaryThe Chemical Engineer provides technical and safety leadership to support the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of a Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated chemical manufacturing facility processing chrome ore and chromium-based materials. In addition to process safety and hazard control responsibilities, this role supports production optimization, cost reduction initiatives, and operational troubleshooting. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to translate technical analysis into practical plant improvements.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as a visible safety leader and promote a strong process safety culture throughout the plant.
- Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA/HAZOP), What-If reviews, and risk assessments.
- Support OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR ), industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance programs.
- Provide day-to-day process engineering support to chrome ore and chromium-based chemical operations.
- Monitor and optimize process parameters to improve safety, quality, throughput, and reliability.
- Coordinate and oversee contractors and third-party vendors performing maintenance, construction, or engineering work to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Analyze operational data using tools such as Excel, Access, or similar software to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Lead or support root cause investigations for incidents, near misses, and abnormal operating conditions.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (required).
- 0 to 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or other PSM-regulated, high-hazard industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of OSHA PSM regulations.
- Ability to interpret and understand process control systems.
- Understanding of corrosion-resistant materials and oxidizing chemical systems preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment.
- Experience with mineral processing, metallurgical operations, or chromium-based chemical processes.
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene controls related to dust, heavy metals, and hazardous materials.
- Plant-based role in a high-hazard industrial manufacturing environment.
- Regular exposure to high-temperature systems, pressurized equipment, and chromium-containing materials.
- Required use of PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, and respirators when applicable.
- Must be able to walk production areas, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 25 lbs.
- May require occasional off-shift, weekend, or on-call support during shutdowns or process upsets.
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