Chemical Process Engineer: Optimization & Safety Lead

Lanxess Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life flexibility

Training & development

Diversity & equal opportunity

Job summary

LANXESS Corporation in Charleston, SC is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to optimize operations and lead safety-focused improvements across production units.

You will initiate changes, prepare design packages for capital projects, and provide technical support to operations and environmental teams while maintaining up-to-date safety documentation. A background in process safety and engineering software is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering with 3-5 years of experience.
• Broad understanding of chemical process fundamentals and process safety management.
• Knowledge of standard engineering software tools and programs.
• Ability to independently analyze and creatively improve complex chemical processes.
• Able to support troubleshooting with operations using modern analytical software tools.

Responsibilities

• Optimize chemical processes and identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Initiate and implement process changes that improve performance, efficiency and safety.
• Ensure Process Safety information including P&IDs and operating procedures is up to date.
• Review process performance regularly to identify deviations affecting efficiency and rates.
• Prepare basic process design packages for capital projects supporting unit improvements.
• Provide technical support to operations and environmental teams for regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical training related to process changes and new procedures.
• Lead process safety studies.

Skills

Process safety management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Troubleshooting with operations

Analytical software tools

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

LANXESS Corporation in Charleston, SC is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to optimize operations and lead safety-focused improvements across production units.

You will initiate changes, prepare design packages for capital projects, and provide technical support to operations and environmental teams while maintaining up-to-date safety documentation. A background in process safety and engineering software is required.