Process Engineer

Essential Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations within the Ozone production area
• Monitor process performance, production efficiency, and product quality metrics
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize safety, yield, throughput, and reliability
• Troubleshoot process upsets, equipment issues, and operational inefficiencies
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives
• Support startup, shutdown, and turnaround activities
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and operating procedures
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability teams on equipment and process improvements
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities and process safety initiatives
• Analyze process data and generate reports for operational leadership
• Aid in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in PSM initiatives including HAZOPs, incident investigations, and risk assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field required
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
• Experience supporting continuous chemical processing operations strongly preferred
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles preferred
• Experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with cross-functional manufacturing teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process data systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Chemical, specialty chemical, or oleochemical manufacturing experience
• Experience with ozone processing systems or oxidation processes preferred
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems and plant process controls
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• SAP or CMMS experience preferred