Chemical Process Engineer — Production & Process Improvement

Markent Personnel

Mount Pleasant (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking a seasoned Chemical Process Engineer for a global chemical client to support plant unit operations, drive continuous improvements, manage startups, and ensure compliance with EHS/PSM regulations. This role focuses on production support, troubleshooting, and process optimization in batch and continuous chemical operations.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical Engineering with 3+ years in process/production engineering, hands-on experience with Lean/Six Sigma, PHA,

Qualifications

BS Chemical Engineering degree required with 3+ years' experience in process/production engineering in chemical plants.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, continuous improvement, PHA, MOC, P&IDs.

Responsibilities

Involved in day to day production support for the batch/ continuous chemical operations including troubleshooting and problem solving of process / equipment issues.
Track Production Yields and Perform Mass Balances
Handle process improvement projects.
Manages continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability and cost.
Support process downtime and runtime.
Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
Participate in PSM initiatives and audits.
Implement change management processes including MOC, PSSR, P&ID, hazard reviews, SOPs, SPC, SQC.
Lead incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, production, reliability, etc.)
Assist with Training of Operations Teams.