Experienced Chemical Process Specialist (CPM)

Boeing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Portland, OR, seeks an Experienced Chemical Process Specialist to drive process safety and manufacturing excellence. The role focuses on identifying hazards, coordinating process safety information, and supporting cross-functional teams in operations and facilities.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in chemical processes and manufacturing, a relevant chemistry or chemical engineering degree, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with chemical processes.
• 3+ years experience in chemical engineering and/or applied chemistry.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• 3+ years of MS Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Identify safety hazards in chemical processing of metal parts and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate changes to chemical processing operations and safety information.
• Investigate chemical processing incidents and ensure corrective action.
• Recommend changes to facilities, systems, equipment and processes.
• Evaluate risks, costs, performance, integrity and safety of operations.
• Support production teams with problem solving.
• Communicate data, plans, actions and results to stakeholders.

Skills

Chem_Process

ChemicalEngineering

Manufacturing

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

6+ years related work experience

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Portland Environment, Health, and Safety organization has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Chemical Process Specialist (CPM) to come join our team located in Portland, OR.

The EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) team supports the fabrication and assembly for current and next generation commercial aircraft.

The ideal candidate will utilize Process Safety Management concepts, manufacturing operations knowledge and business acumen to partner with cross functional teams from production operations, facilities, and supporting organizations to achieve and sustain an incident and injury free workplace to ensure business goals and objectives are met.

Position Responsibilities

• Identifies safety hazards related to chemical processing of metal parts and works to resolve associated risks in an effort to ensure a safe, reliable and compliant operation of chemical processing activities.
• Coordinates changes to chemical processing operations, the development of process safety information and command media with all appropriate organizations.
• Conducts investigations on chemical processing incidents and failures to assure closed loop corrective action.
• Makes recommendations on new construction, maintenance of and changes to facilities, systems equipment and processes.
• Evaluates risks, costs, performance, mechanical integrity and safety aspects of chemical processing operations and recommends necessary changes to management.
• Supports production operation teams through problem solving
• Communicates effectively with individual contributors, managers and executive leadership to share data, project plans, actions and results

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. Some travel to other Fabrication locations to support chemical processing programs will be required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience with chemical processes
• 3+ years of experience performing in chemical engineering and/or applied chemistry practices
• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/production environment
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
• 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience with Process Safety Management concepts (including but not limited to MOC, SDS’s, PHA, procedure writing, training development).
• Advanced communication skills with internal personnel and external customers on routine matters
• Experience working with cross functional teams to develop positive relationships with the team

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $98,600 - $133,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.