Chemical Process Engineer

DSJ Global; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer for a major chemical manufacturing facility in Mississippi. The role centers on driving operational excellence, process optimization, and capital project execution within a complex continuous-process operation.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, R&D, and EHS to improve safety, reliability, productivity, quality, and cost performance across the site. This is an on-site role located near Columbus, MS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in heavy process manufacturing environments (chemical, petrochemical, minerals).
• Proven experience leading process improvement or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Identify and execute projects to improve safety, production, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Conduct process studies, troubleshooting, and plant trials.
• Support capital projects, including scope development, feasibility evaluations, and commissioning.
• Utilize process engineering principles to evaluate and design new systems and modifications.
• Analyze operating data and apply statistical methods to drive decisions.
• Optimize process controls, reduce variability, and improve plant performance.
• Participate in PSM-related activities (PHA, MOC).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

A leading global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence, process optimization, and capital project execution at a large-scale manufacturing facility.

This role will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, R&D, and EHS teams to improve safety, reliability, productivity, quality, and cost performance across a complex continuous-process operation.

As the Chemical Process Engineer, you will...

Title: Chemical Process Engineer

Location: Greater Starksville / Columbus, MS

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

A leading global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence, process optimization, and capital project execution at a large-scale manufacturing facility.

This role will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, R&D, and EHS teams to improve safety, reliability, productivity, quality, and cost performance across a complex continuous-process operation.

As the Chemical Process Engineer, you will...

• Lead process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Identify and execute projects to improve safety, production, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Conduct process studies, troubleshooting efforts, and plant trials.
• Support capital projects, including scope development, feasibility evaluations, and commissioning activities.
• Utilize process engineering principles to evaluate and design new systems and process modifications.
• Analyze operating data and apply statistical methods to drive data-based decisions.
• Optimize process controls, reduce variability, and improve overall plant performance.
• Participate in PSM-related activities, including PHA and Management of Change processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external engineering, equipment, and contractor partners.

Chemical Process Engineer Preferred Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in chemical, chlor-alkali, minerals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, or other heavy process manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading process improvement or capital projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with PSM, MOC, and PHA methodologies.
• Experience leveraging process data and analytics tools to improve plant performance.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.