Chemical Engineer III

Thatcher Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan

401(k) Plans

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & Holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Thatcher Company Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead process improvements across our facilities. You will apply your technical expertise to optimize production, ensure safety, and support capital projects from design through startup.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in chemical engineering and 8+ years in process environments, with travel up to 20%. We offer profit-sharing, a 401(k), comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and ongoing professional

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 controls

Project management

Process safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AFT Fathom

SolidWorks

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Thatcher Company Inc - Salt Lake City, UT 84104Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayMake 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

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

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