Chemical Production Engineer — Drive Safety, Quality & Reliability

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Narrows (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese in Narrows, VA is seeking a Chemical Production Engineer for the Critical Resource Unit to advance SQRE—Safety, Quality, Reliability & Engagement. You will monitor processes, support environmental compliance, and drive continuous improvement in core operations.

Key duties include safeguarding process safety, leading root cause analysis, coordinating with 24/7 teams, and ensuring materials and equipment meet performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering field is required or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with unit operations such as distillation, extraction and cracking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors process, product and equipment to detect issues and improve performance.
• Lead environmental compliance and safety-related activities, including hazard recognition and pre-startup reviews.
• Define and track alarm performance; manage Change control and deviation documentation.
• Support raw material quality, supplier interactions, and product quality to keep in-spec results.
• Track performance metrics, engage with 24/7 teams, and communicate operating parameters.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and root-cause analyses; ensure timely material delivery.
• Collaborate with outside units to share best practices and support continuous improvements.

Skills

Process monitoring

Hazard recognition

Root Cause Analysis

Operations support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Celanese in Narrows, VA is seeking a Chemical Production Engineer for the Critical Resource Unit to advance SQRE—Safety, Quality, Reliability & Engagement. You will monitor processes, support environmental compliance, and drive continuous improvement in core operations.

Key duties include safeguarding process safety, leading root cause analysis, coordinating with 24/7 teams, and ensuring materials and equipment meet performance goals.