Process Technology Manager - Methionine Business Unit

About the role

Provide oversight to ensure that chemical operations at our two plants are 100% in compliance with local environmental and safety regulations. Assist in keeping site business processes aligned with Management Systems such as Quality, EHS, and PSM Process Safety. The Process Technology Manager will be part of the Alimet Technology Center team based on-site.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to maintain or improve safety and environmental compliance.
• Participate in Underground Injection Technology Council and Ground Water Protection Council meetings to promote underground injection disposal.
• Coordinate EHS compliance and management with third-party partners and engineers to ensure timely and accurate environmental reports (Responsible Care Metrics, Sustainability Report, Title V, TRI reporting).
• Support Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) through Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), including 5-year revalidation and Management of Change (MOC) evaluations.
• Propose and implement process modifications to enhance process safety, improve yield and production, improve product quality, and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement continuous improvements for existing chemical processes and conditions.
• Ensure operations comply with Federal, State, Industry, and Local Environmental, Safety, and Health regulations.
• Develop capital project proposals, provide process design, and support startup for capital projects.
• Facilitate environmental and safety audits with third-party auditors and manage closure of findings.
• Provide technical support and project management for small capital projects (under $5 million) in process control systems and process areas, including justification, scope, design, cost management, and startup support.
• Determine root causes of process problems and lead implementation of permanent solutions.
• Apply broad, in-depth engineering knowledge to solve complex technical problems and address business needs.
• Maintain engineering documentation and provide assistance to maintenance organizations.
• Write detailed engineering reports to document results in facility records.
• Maintain all current quality, safety, and feed certifications.
• Actively participate in PHA/HAZOP studies, safety audits, and incident investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• 5+ years of Chemical Plant experience.
• Chemical process engineering and chemical manufacturing plant experience.
• General knowledge of environmental permits and reporting (air permits and deep well injection in particular).
• Knowledge of DCS process control systems and SIL (Safety Integrity Level).
• PSM (Process Safety Management) experience.
• Fluent in English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, reach with arms or hands, climb multiple flights of stairs, crawl, crouch, kneel, write, and type.
• Ability to see, speak, hear, and smell.

Work Environment

This role operates in a 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility with a Monday–Friday schedule but may require occasional off-hours assistance and troubleshooting. The role involves:

• Use of personal protective equipment as required by OSHA standards.
• Working around chemical plant machinery and piping, electrical equipment, high pressures, hot and cold temperatures, heights, moving mechanical parts, wet/slippery surfaces, vibrations, and elevated noise levels.
• Frequent interaction with other technology center employees, external clients, and consultants, as well as working alone.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
• Interface with digital control systems.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, with occasional off-hours assistance and troubleshooting required.