Chemical Engineer

Ambs Chemical Search LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambs Chemical Search LLC is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer for a large-scale processing facility in Northern Nevada. The role emphasizes hands-on process optimization, equipment reliability, and project management, with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.

The candidate will work 100% on-site in Northern Nevada, collaborating with maintenance and process teams to improve operations while meeting regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processing systems to optimize yield, throughput, and efficiency (e.g., leaching, crystallization, precipitation, filtration).
• Collaborate with maintenance to monitor equipment performance and implement corrective actions.
• Manage small-to-medium Management of Change (MOC) and CapEx projects from design through startup.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory standards through PHAs/HAZOPs.

Skills

Chemical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Chemical Engineer to join our team at a growing, large-scale processing facility in Northern Nevada.

This role puts you 2.5 hours from Reno, Nevada and 3 hours from Lake Tahoe! Kayaking, boating, fishing, and wakeboarding are just a few of your weekend options. This role is great for an active, outdoorsy lifestyle, with mountain biking, hiking, and photography being popular pastimes among the community and visitors here.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Analyze manufacturing/processing systems (e.g., leaching, crystallization, precipitation, solids-liquids separation, filtration, and calcination) to optimize yield, throughput, and efficiency.
• Equipment Reliability & Maintenance: Collaborate with maintenance teams to monitor equipment performance (pumps, piping, pressure vessels, kilns/dryers, and instrumentation), identify root causes of equipment failure, and implement corrective actions.
• Capital & Engineering Projects: Manage small-to-medium Management of Change (MOC) and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from conceptual design and sizing through procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Process Safety & Environmental Compliance: Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Hazard and Operability studies (HAZOPs), and ensure plant engineering changes comply with OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site in Northern Nevada.