Process Engineer

About the role

Kemira is looking for an on-site Process Engineer in our Marietta, Georgia, production facility.

Responsibilities

• Working on site to improve chemical production and utility processes.
• Collaborating with production staff to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinating process safety activities, including:
• Management of Change
• Process hazard analysis
• Pre-start up reviews
• Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions for process incidents.
• Managing plant-wide improvement idea system.
• Training personnel on new / changed processes.
• Regulatory reporting and environmental protection activities.
• Providing technical and process safety support for new / experimental product trials.
• Developing and updating operating procedures, P&IDs, engineering records.
• Supporting or leading capital projects.
• Identifying and leading efforts to reduce emissions, energy and water consumption.
• Developing competency to fill in for team members as needs arise.

Requirements

• Chemical engineering degree
• 2+ years (relevant Co-op experience considered) in chemical manufacturing, involving batch reactions and PSM processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).
• Demonstrated track record of self-motivation and skills growth.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/ projects simultaneously within tight timeframes.
• Strong interactive skills with all levels of plant organization.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Process Engineering and project support skillset including several of the following:
• Process troubleshooting
• MATERIAL & ENERGY BALANCES
• EQUIPMENT SIZING & SPECIFICATION
• PFD DEVELOPMENT
• EQUIPMENT STARTUP & COMMISSIONING
• AUTOMATION & CONTROLS KNOWLEDGE
• PROJECT SCOPE DEVELOPMENT
• DESIGN SAFETY REVIEWS
• CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
• EQUIPMENT ORDERING
• PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS

Qualifications

• Attractive compensation and benefit package, including bonus program.
• Professional, collaborative colleagues and modern tools, enabling you to perform at your best.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match).

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop your career and learn new skills.
• Work at a key manufacturing site for a company committed to innovation, care for people and customer success.

Pay

The starting salary range for consideration for this position is $78,000 to $93,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

Full-time position.