Chemical Process Engineer — Plant Optimization & Safety

PSI Pax, Inc.; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k/IRA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability (STD/LTD)

Training & Development

Job summary

PSI Pax, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Chemical Engineer for a direct-hire role with full benefits.

You will perform process optimization studies, plant trials, and evaluate existing chemical manufacturing processes, developing design recommendations for improvements and capital projects. You will support process safety activities, participate in PHA, prepare calculations and documentation, lead engineering approaches, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and plant leadership

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of Process Engineering or similar engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing processes and process equipment preferred.
• Ability to apply chemical engineering principles to process troubleshooting, optimization, and process design.
• Ability to develop and evaluate process design scopes for new and existing chemical processes.
• Understanding of Process Safety principles and experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis activities preferred.
• Ability to analyze operating problems, identify root causes, develop alternatives, and recommend practical technical solutions.
• Knowledge of statistical design and evaluation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional plant teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to utilize engineering and data-analysis tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and plant leadership.
• Experience with titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work a salaried day-shift schedule and provide off-hours technical support as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform process optimization studies, plant trials, and technical evaluations of existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Develop process design recommendations and engineering scope for process improvements and capital projects.
• Perform engineering assignments supporting larger capital, process improvement, and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate technical problems, select appropriate engineering methods, and develop practical design recommendations.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and other Process Safety activities associated with process changes and plant operations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical documentation, design information, and other project deliverables.
• Participate in defining engineering approaches and planning and scheduling engineering work.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• Support successful completion of assigned project activities within established schedule and cost requirements.
• Apply an understanding of maintenance practices to troubleshoot equipment problems and improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other plant functions to troubleshoot operational and process performance issues.
• Initiate process improvement ideas and build organizational support to develop viable opportunities into projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable SHE policies, procedures, Process Safety requirements, and plant safety standards.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Process safety

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

PSI Pax, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Chemical Engineer for a direct-hire role with full benefits.

You will perform process optimization studies, plant trials, and evaluate existing chemical manufacturing processes, developing design recommendations for improvements and capital projects. You will support process safety activities, participate in PHA, prepare calculations and documentation, lead engineering approaches, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and plant leadership