Chemical Process Engineer - Drive Safe, Efficient Production

Nouryon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nouryon in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, engage in continuous improvement, and support safe, reliable operations at our chemical site. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and HSE to drive improvements, address equipment performance, and ensure safety, quality, and production objectives are met.

The role emphasizes process optimization, problem solving, and adherence to environmental and process safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in chemical/continuous process environments.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, heat and material balances, and yield improvement.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, RCPS, or OEE.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment with PPE and on-site facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient production by optimizing manufacturing processes, improving equipment efficiency, and increasing material yields while maintaining product quality.
• Analyze process performance using plant data, KPIs, and historical trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting, RCPS, PHA, and MOC activities to improve plant reliability and safety.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Project Engineering, and HSE teams to implement process improvements, optimize automation, and support plant projects.
• Develop, revise, and train operators on SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and best operating practices.
• Support compliance with environmental, quality, and process safety requirements during unplanned events.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

RCPS

PHA

MOC

OEE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

MES

Automation systems

Job description

Nouryon in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, engage in continuous improvement, and support safe, reliable operations at our chemical site. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and HSE to drive improvements, address equipment performance, and ensure safety, quality, and production objectives are met.

The role emphasizes process optimization, problem solving, and adherence to environmental and process safety