Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Engineering
Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer
Job Highlights
We are seeking a Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer to support safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our Specialty chemical manufacturing plant. This role may be filled at the Senior level based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.
The Process Engineer partners with Operations, Reliability, PSM, and Environmental teams to support process safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Process engineers operate with guidance and increasing responsibility, while Senior-level engineers serve as technical authorities for assigned processes.
Key Responsibilities- Support or lead PSM, MOC, PHA, incident investigations, audits, and environmental permit compliance.
- Investigate process upsets, deviations, quality issues, and operability challenges using plant data and structured root cause analysis.
- Monitor process performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, yield, energy use, and operating stability.
- Support or implement approved process improvements to improve safety, reliability, and long‑term performance.
- Partner with Reliability, Maintenance, and Operations to address process‑related contributors to equipment issues.
- Develop and maintain operating procedures, control narratives, and process documentation aligned with PSM and operating requirements.
- Provide technical support to Operators and assist with operational coverage as needed.
Senior Process Engineers independently own process safety compliance and process integrity for assigned units, lead complex root cause analyses, define permanent corrective actions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor less‑experienced engineers.
EducationBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
ExperienceProcess Engineer: 3‑5 years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing or refining environments; familiarity with OSHA PSM.
Senior Engineer: 5‑10 years of hands‑on process engineering experience in OSHA PSM‑covered environments; operations experience preferred.
Knowledge & Skills- Advanced knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, unit operations, and process equipment.
- Ability to analyze process data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
- Experience developing operating procedures and process documentation.
- Strong collaboration skills across Operations, Reliability, PSM, and Environmental teams.
Location:
Kalama
Employee Type:
Regular
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
What we offer youCompensation:
We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for the Process Engineer is $94,700 - $157,800. The pay range for the Senior Process Engineer is $107,800 - $179,600. Where an individual falls within these ranges will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits:
We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include:
- Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
- Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
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