Chemical Engineer Job

Arkema Inc; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. Birdsboro site is seeking a Chemical Engineer to provide authoritative knowledge and leadership for projects, applying high performance polymers to solve complex plant challenges.

The role involves cross-department collaboration, process ownership, safety leadership, and continuous improvements across DCS/PLC systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of process engineer experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• 4-year degree in chemical engineering; other engineering degrees considered with relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of polyamide technology.
• Working knowledge of process control logic.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own plant process ownership including support, development, improvements and training.
• Lead process improvement projects with small-mid capex investments.
• Provide root cause analysis and data-driven optimization using DMAIC.
• Oversee plant DCS programming and PLC program stewardship.
• Support process safety: hazard analyses and pre-startup reviews.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally and with corporate groups as needed.

Skills

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

DMAIC methodology

Polyamide technology

Process control logic

DCS/PLC programming

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS programming

PLC programming

Job description

The Arkema Birdsboro site is seeking a Chemical Engineer that will provide the plant with an authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for projects/assignments. They will apply thorough knowledge of High Performance Polymers to conduct engineering and technology work; resolving problems that are often difficult and/or complex. Lead projects across the site as well as work cross-departmentally and across corporate groups as needed.

This role is responsible for the following:

• Plant process ownership including support, development, improvements, troubleshooting and training
  • Manages all aspects of area projects related to process improvements for small-mid capex investments
  • Provide root cause analysis
  • Improve process formulation through review/modification, optimization and updates
  • Use DMAIC process to collect, record and analyze data to drive production and quality improvement initiatives
  • Provide troubleshooting support
  • Provide engineering knowledge and support to all types of personnel, levels and functions of the business unit
• General and Process safety
  • Coordinate and lead site Process Hazard Analyses as Site Process Safety Contact
  • Lead Pre-startup safety reviews for assigned area and support others
  • Key contributor to plant safety programs
• Plant DCS programming and PLC program stewardship
  • Manage, maintain and configure updates for plant distributed control system
  • Manage plant wide PLC programs
• Other tasks as necessary

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years process engineer experience with experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
• 4 year degree in chemical engineering. Other engineering degrees will be considered if previous work in chemical manufacturing exists
• Thorough understanding of polyamide technology
• Working knowledge of process control logic
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred