Chemical Engineer (m/f/div) - Operations Support

Evonik Oxeno; Rheinfelden (Baden); On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Operations GmbH in Rheinfelden, Germany is seeking a Chemical Engineer (m/f/div) for Operations Support. You will plan and coordinate complex maintenance activities, ensure plant availability, and lead projects from cost estimation to commissioning.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong teamwork, and knowledge of process safety, with ATEX and pressure equipment familiarity valued. Join a global leader shaping energy transition and sustainable chemical processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable engineering discipline.
• Initial professional experience in planning, process optimization, plant engineering, or maintenance.
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations and pressure equipment is desirable.
• Self-motivated and independent working style, combined with strong teamwork skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordination of complex maintenance, inspection, and servicing activities.
• Ensuring and continuously improving plant availability and reliability.
• Independently managing projects through all phases, from cost estimation and specification of machinery and equipment to installation and commissioning.
• Initiating, developing, and implementing process and plant optimization measures.
• Preparing and maintaining process flow diagrams (PFDs) and other technical documentation.
• Participating in and providing expert advice for process safety studies.
• Collaborating with workshops and other technical disciplines, as well as engaging and coordinating external contractors.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Process Engineering degree

State-certified technician qualification

Tools

ATEX regulations knowledge

Pressure equipment knowledge

Job description

10/22/2026

Chemical Engineer (m/f/div) - Operations Support

What We Offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find Out More About The Many Benefits We Offer

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the Team

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:

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Responsibilities

• Planning and coordination of complex maintenance, inspection, and servicing activities
• Ensuring and continuously improving plant availability and reliability
• Independently managing projects through all phases, from cost estimation and specification of machinery and equipment to installation and commissioning
• Initiating, developing, and implementing process and plant optimization measures
• Preparing and maintaining process flow diagrams (PFDs) and other technical documentation
• Participating in and providing expert advice for process safety studies
• Collaborating with workshops and other technical disciplines, as well as engaging and coordinating external contractors

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable engineering discipline, or qualification as a state-certified technician in a related field
• Initial professional experience in planning, process optimization, plant engineering, or maintenance
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations and pressure equipment is desirable
• Self-motivated and independent working style, combined with strong teamwork skills and reliability

Your Talent Acquisition Manager

Giovanni Campanelli

Company is Evonik Operations GmbH

Job Details

Germany | Rheinfelden

Full time

10/22/2026

Engineering

R51699