Chemical Engineer III [DF]

Thatcher Company LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan

401(k) Plan

Medical & Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Thatcher Company LLC in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer III to support plant operations, capital projects and process improvements. You will work with operations and the business team to identify opportunities and drive safe, efficient production.

The role emphasizes process safety, documentation, and capital project management. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering with 8+ years of experience and travel up to 20%.

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 implementing improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and safety information.
• Contribute to process safety and environmental performance via PHA, MOC, and incident investigations.
• 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

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.

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

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.

• 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

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. As an affirmative action employer under E.O. 11246, we invite all applicants to identify themselves on the following page.

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