Chemical Process Engineer: Optimize, Scale-Up & Improve

H.B. Fuller; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H. B. Fuller in Houston, TX is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to design, optimize, troubleshoot, and improve chemical manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS to drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and support process scale-up and technology transfer. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or related process manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting continuous process manufacturing operations preferred.
• Demonstrated experience solving complex process and operational issues.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and production capacity.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting process upsets and equipment-related issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, operating procedures, and process calculations.
• Support process scale-up, new product introductions, and technology transfer initiatives.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, cost savings, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including participation in PHA, HAZOP, and MOC processes.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to investigate deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and support capital and process improvement projects, including scope development, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Utilize process data, control systems, and engineering tools to monitor performance, drive decision-making, and support long-term reliability improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

Job description

H. B. Fuller in Houston, TX is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to design, optimize, troubleshoot, and improve chemical manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS to drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and support process scale-up and technology transfer. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience required.