Chemical Engineer III

Socket.dev; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision

PTO & holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Thatcher Company Inc. is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer III to join our Salt Lake City engineering team.

You will provide process engineering and technical support to plant operations, capital projects and cross‑functional teams, driving process improvements and innovative solutions. The role requires 8+ years of chemical engineering experience in a process facility, and the ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with 8+ years of experience in a process facility.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.

Responsibilities

• Promote understanding and application of safety practices.
• Optimize plant production and efficiency by implementation of improvement opportunities and management of process constraints.
• Work with operations and manufacturing experts to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and safety information such as P&IDs, material balances, equipment datasheets, process line sizing calculations, hydraulic calculations and datasheets for instruments and relief devices.
• Contribute to process safety and environmental performance through participation in process hazards analysis (PHA), management of changes (MOC), and incident investigation.
• Manage capital projects from design through startup.

Skills

Process engineering

Process optimization

Project management

Process safety mgmt

Chemical process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AFT Fathom

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Thatcher Company Inc - Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day

Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future Thatcher Company is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer III to join our engineering team in Salt Lake City, UT. In this role you will provide process engineering and technical support to plant operations, capital projects and other teams. You will work closely with operations and the business team to identify process improvement opportunities, implement plant improvement projects, and drive innovative solutions.

What You Will Do

• Promote understanding and application of safety practices.
• Optimize plant production and efficiency by implementation of improvement opportunities and management of process constraints.
• Work with operations and manufacturing experts to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and safety information such as P&IDs, material balances, equipment datasheets, process line sizing calculations, hydraulic calculations and datasheets for instruments and relief devices.
• Contribute to process safety and environmental performance through participation in process hazards analysis (PHA), management of changes (MOC), and incident investigation.
• Manage capital projects from design through startup.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with 8+ years of experience in a process facility.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in process controls, project management, or process safety management.
• Experience with AutoCAD LT, AFT Fathom, or SolidWorks.
• Experience in process industry/manufacturing.

Why Thatcher is right for you

• 100% company-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
• 401 (k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA, 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.