Chemical Engineer - Bowling Green

A-Gas in the Americas; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A-Gas in the Americas is seeking an experienced engineer to support various projects aimed at improving equipment capacity and achieving business goals. This role covers project management, supervision of construction tasks, and ensuring operational safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and at least 3 years of industry experience, along with knowledge of plant design and safety procedures. Generous benefits are included, alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience on the job.
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept through delivery.
• Experience managing construction contractors and site execution activities.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and lead project tasks and activities to ensure success.
• Coach team members and deliver training for site staff.
• Ensure risk assessments and hazard identification are carried out for all tasks.

Skills

Project management

Chemical processing techniques

Instrumentation knowledge

AutoCAD or similar design tools

Industrial safety procedures

PLC programming

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

About A‑Gas

Who Are We?
A‑Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life‑cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents, and carbon credit offsets to customers around the world. Rapid Recovery, our service division, is the number‑one provider of refrigerant recovery services for the HVAC, refrigeration, demolition, and marine industries. With industry‑leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A‑Gas continues to lead the industry in developing cutting‑edge solutions designed to protect the environment.

Summary

This role will be instrumental in the overall success of various projects, including designing new equipment and improving and increasing the capacity of existing equipment to support the company in achieving business goals and expanding profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Major Capital Project Support

• Support projects and lead project tasks and activities to ensure success based on target schedule, cost, and functionality.
• Participate in HAZOP, support and execute recommended and approved HAZOP actions.
• Provide construction execution plan recommendations and support construction by supervising contractors and internal resources in assigned projects.
• Support technical evaluation for the purchase of capital equipment including distillation columns, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, piping and instrumentation.
• Ensure equipment design is sustainable, coordinate all equipment data with maintenance, and provide recommendations for proper mechanical integrity and reliability.

Other Plant Related Activities

• Coach team members and deliver training for site staff to ensure work meets the latest operational standards.
• Ensure risk assessments and hazard identification are carried out for all tasks; implement necessary control measures and risk assessments.
• Support the team in maintaining site equipment, ensuring that systems are electrically and mechanically safe, calibrated, and functioning to design and within test.
• Ensure that all colleagues work in accordance with company health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing/Process Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of industry experience on the job.
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept through delivery.
• Experience managing construction contractors and site execution activities.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation, mechanical, and civil engineering as it applies to plant design and construction.
• Experience leading or participating in HAZOP studies.
• Experience designing and operating pressurized liquefied gas systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• Industrial safety experience, including life‑critical procedures such as lockout/tagout, working at heights, and hot work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Understanding of chemical processing techniques such as fractional distillation.
• PLC programming and specification experience.
• Detailed understanding of relevant industry standards (ASME BPVC VIII, 49 CFR, ASME B31.3, etc.).
• Experience with process simulation tools such as CHEMCAD or Aspen.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.

Benefits

The targeted salary will be based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. A‑Gas offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, professional certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.