Chemical Operations Engineer: Process Design & Plant Ops

FlexTek; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexTek, a global energy services and solutions company, seeks a Chemical Operations Engineer for its Arkansas operations. Reporting to the site Operations Manager, you will develop existing and new processes, design PFDs and P&IDs, and lead cross-functional projects to drive process improvements and execution.

This field-based role requires hands-on plant experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to build cost models, write procedures, and support startups and turnarounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of active process or project experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with chemical processes in an operating plant.
• Experience with process design, including material balances, energy balances, and equipment sizing.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing processes from concept to finished operating process.
• Design and develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Produce material and energy balances for all operations.
• Utilize CAD programs to build or modify drawings and documentation.
• Perform complex chemical engineering calculations and support startups/shutdowns.
• Lead cross-functional projects with executable scopes of work and cost models.

Skills

PFD/P&ID proficiency

CAD for drawings

Process calculations

Troubleshooting in operating plant

MOC familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

FlexTek, a global energy services and solutions company, seeks a Chemical Operations Engineer for its Arkansas operations. Reporting to the site Operations Manager, you will develop existing and new processes, design PFDs and P&IDs, and lead cross-functional projects to drive process improvements and execution.

This field-based role requires hands-on plant experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to build cost models, write procedures, and support startups and turnarounds.