The Chemical Process Engineer will be responsible for optimizing and improving chemical manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality. This role involves analyzing existing processes, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement changes that drive continuous improvement.
Duration: 12 months with potential for extension
Location: Aurora, NC Area
Schedule: 9/80 at straight time
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and optimize chemical manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase production capacity while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Design and implement process modifications and improvements, collaborating with maintenance, operations, and R&D teams.
- Monitor key process parameters and equipment performance, identifying areas for improvement and troubleshooting issues.
- Develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for process improvements.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives to resolve process-related issues and equipment failures.
- Provide technical guidance to operators and maintenance teams to support daily operations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, such as HAZOP studies, to ensure process safety.
- Participate in scale-up activities for new products, aligning plant capabilities with production goals.
- Coordinate commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of new equipment or production lines.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma.
- Collaborate with project engineering teams on capital projects, ensuring alignment with process requirements.
- Develop and implement training programs for operators and staff on new processes and equipment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably in a chemical or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of chemical processes, including reaction kinetics, heat and mass transfer, and fluid dynamics.
- Experience with process modeling and simulation software (e.g., Aspen, ChemCAD).
- Proficiency in creating engineering documentation for P&IDs and PFDs.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in troubleshooting complex process issues.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
- Experience with process control systems and instrumentation is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience with chemical manufacturing equipment (e.g., reactors, distillation columns).
- Familiarity with plant safety systems and mechanical integrity programs.
- Certifications in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or Lean Manufacturing are advantageous.
- Project management experience in leading process improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance and waste management in chemical processes.
