Chemical Engineer: Process & CAPEX Leader

Innospec Inc.; Salisbury (NC); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Innospec Inc. in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our manufacturing team and lead both process engineering and CAPEX initiatives in a high-hazard, specialty-chemicals environment.

The role combines hands-on plant work with project leadership—from concept through commissioning—driving process performance, safety, and reliability across operations and capital projects. This position requires a strong foundation in reaction engineering, mass and energy balances, and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing (plant + project environment).
• Experience in fine or specialty chemicals strongly preferred.
• Strong foundation in reaction engineering, separations, heat/mass transfer, and process control.
• Proven experience in designing, building, and commissioning chemical processes or plants.
• Hands-on experience in process troubleshooting and optimization.
• Experience working in high-hazard, PSM-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations related to chemical operations.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the site subject matter expert for chemical processes, supporting safe and efficient plant operations.
• Lead process design and development, including mass & energy balances, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Drive process optimization to improve yield, throughput, quality, and cost.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues using data analysis and root cause methodologies.
• Provide expertise in reaction chemistry, thermodynamics, and unit operations.
• Support process scale-up, technology transfer, and plant modifications.
• Partner with Operations to improve process control strategies and instrumentation performance.
• Develop and manage a 3–5 year CAPEX roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Lead projects from concept through design, construction, and commissioning.
• Define scope, develop cost estimates, and support project planning activities.
• Apply value engineering to optimize cost, efficiency, and long-term reliability.
• Manage external engineering firms and contractors.
• Provide clear reporting on cost, schedule, and project performance.
• Handle unplanned/urgent projects without impacting strategic priorities.

Connaissances

Process design

Mass & energy balances

PFDs & P&IDs

Process optimization

Reaction engineering

Thermodynamics

Unit operations

Process control

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Description du poste

Innospec Inc. in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our manufacturing team and lead both process engineering and CAPEX initiatives in a high-hazard, specialty-chemicals environment.

The role combines hands-on plant work with project leadership—from concept through commissioning—driving process performance, safety, and reliability across operations and capital projects. This position requires a strong foundation in reaction engineering, mass and energy balances, and process