Process Project Engineer - Taylorsville, MS

At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re everywhere—from stronger homes to safer automobiles and beyond. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands.

About the Role

As a Process Project Engineer, you’ll define, plan, lead, and execute key non-capital and capital assignments. Collaborate with site personnel and technical resources to provide process and project engineering services. Your insights will come from analyzing process operating data, hands-on troubleshooting, and working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and R&D teams.

We’re committed to your growth and impact:

• You’ll shape the future of Bakelite as part of a diverse, global team.
• We champion your career path through learning and development opportunities.
• Together, we’ll protect the planet by focusing on sustainable processes and products.
• Safety is a core value—we prioritize it 24/7 to ensure everyone returns home safely.
• We care about our associates, offering competitive compensation, robust benefits, and support at every career stage.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, predictable, and reliable processes.
• Apply and define standard engineering design practices.
• Participate in or lead process risk/hazard reviews.
• Participate in or lead incident review and root cause analysis.
• Participate in management of change.
• Assist in definition and execution of the capital plan.
• Define conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design packages, including process control functional descriptions.
• Manage internal and external engineering services for project packages (funding submission or construction).
• Prepare cost estimates for new or modified site assets.
• Facilitate and lead project stage gate reviews.
• Obtain financial approval for assigned projects.
• Facilitate reliability reviews when needed.
• Select preferred equipment or contract services through bid analysis.
• Provide peer review and recommended practices.
• Complete regular status reporting and work prioritization.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in Chemical Process Industries as a process or project engineer (or equivalent experience).
• Strong working knowledge of good engineering practices for chemical process plant design and operation, including flammable liquids/gases, combustible dust, toxic/reactive materials, pressure relief systems, and instrumented functional safety.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Proficiency in current Microsoft tools, including database structures and SharePoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge and use of Aveva PI.
• Knowledge of process simulation software.

Location & Travel

Preferably located near one of our sites: Taylorsville, MS; Crossett, AR; or Lufkin, TX. This role requires 35-40% travel.