Chemical Process Engineer

Celanese; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (UnitedHealthcare)

HSA contribution

Medical, Vision and dental plans

401k with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Global Career Framework

Job summary

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry seeking a Chemical Engineer to apply fundamentals to process optimization and safety analyses at our Montgomery, AL site.

The role involves piping design, equipment specification, and participation in PHAs and RCAs, with mentorship for junior engineers. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities within a Fortune 500 manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a chemical engineering role.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Understands Chemical Engineering fundamentals and how to apply them to solve technical problems.
• Performs heat exchanger rating, hydraulic calculations, relief calculations, and distillation column evaluations.
• Specifies pumps, heat exchangers, steam traps, instruments, and other equipment via data sheet development.
• Develops and issues process letters to document process studies, designs, and evaluations.
• Conducts hazard identification (FMEA, What If, HAZOP) and manages risk through LOPA for process changes.
• Participates in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and supports unit startups, shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Mentors and coaches entry level process engineers.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&ID development

Heat exchanger sizing

Job description

Overview

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.

Responsibilities

• Understands Chemical Engineering fundamentals and how to apply them to solve technical problems.
• Performs heat exchanger rating, hydraulic calculations, relief calculations, and distillation column evaluations.
• Has experience in P&ID development, vessel sizing, line sizing, heat exchanger sizing, and pump sizing.
• Specifies pumps, heat exchangers, steam traps, instruments, and other equipment via data sheet development.
• Specifies pressure relief devices (PRDs) and is familiar with applicable industry regulations, codes, and standards.
• Develops and issues process letters to document process studies, designs, and evaluations.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and escalates to Technology Leader for addition to Unit Technology Plan.
• Conducts hazard identification (FMEA, What If, HAZOP) and manages risk through application of LOPA for process changes.
• Participates in or facilitates Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs).
• Works effectively and efficiently with multiple disciplines (e.g. Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Global Process Technology, Process Control, Projects) in the execution of unit changes and capital projects.
• Manages competing priorities at the same time – daily operations support and multiple simultaneous projects or assignments.
• Participates in Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Participates and leads root cause analyses (RCAs).
• Supports tracking of Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and escalates emerging issues to Technology Leader.
• Supports unit operations with troubleshooting requests.
• Supports unit startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
• Mentors and coaches entry level process engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a chemical engineering role.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits summary

• Health insurance starts immediately, day one (thru United Healthcare).
• HSA contribution $1000 for employee only, $2000 for all other tiers – this is an annual contribution and unused amounts roll over until the next year.
• Medical, Vision and dental plans.
• 401k is a 6% dollar-for-dollar match with an additional 5% of your total pay. Celanese contribution (administered thru Fidelity, roll overs from other qualified plans are permitted).
• Maternity leave is 12 weeks 100% paid; we also offer parental leave at 6 weeks paid, and they can take it in 2 weeks increments, doesn’t have to be full 6 weeks at one time (you become eligible for this day 1).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – ESPP, can purchase stock at a discounted rate (15%).
• We offer a ‘Global Career Framework’ – a structure and framework for career growth and planning, lots of career advancement opportunities.