Chemical Process Engineer — Production & Continuous Improvement

Software Placement Group, SPG; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is hiring a Process/Production Engineer for an on-site role in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will support batch and continuous chemical operations, drive process improvements, and ensure adherence to EHS/PSM regulations across plant unit operations.

Ideal candidates have a BS Chemical Engineering and 3+ years in PSM/chemical plants, with Lean/Six Sigma familiarity and hands-on experience with P&ID and MOC processes.

Qualifications

• BS Chemical Engineering degree.
• 3+ years as Process/Production Engineer or Leader in PSM/chemical plants.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC and P&IDs.
• US work authorization without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day production support for batch and continuous chemical operations.
• Track production yields and perform mass balances.
• Lead process improvement projects.
• Manage continuous improvement efforts in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.
• Support process downtime and runtime.
• Participate in production and material planning, packaging, shipping and receiving.
• Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions on safety, quality, production and reliability.
• Assist with training of operations teams.

Skills

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

PSM (chemical)

Lean/Six Sigma

Safety awareness

Training & mentoring

Education

BS Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&ID

MOC

Job description

Software Placement Group is hiring a Process/Production Engineer for an on-site role in Mount Pleasant, SC. You will support batch and continuous chemical operations, drive process improvements, and ensure adherence to EHS/PSM regulations across plant unit operations.

Ideal candidates have a BS Chemical Engineering and 3+ years in PSM/chemical plants, with Lean/Six Sigma familiarity and hands-on experience with P&ID and MOC processes.