Operations Engineer

FlexTek; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexTek, a global energy services and solutions company, seeks a Chemical Operations Engineer for its Arkansas operations. Reporting to the site Operations Manager, you will develop existing and new processes, design PFDs and P&IDs, and lead cross-functional projects to drive process improvements and execution.

This field-based role requires hands-on plant experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to build cost models, write procedures, and support startups and turnarounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of active process or project experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with chemical processes in an operating plant.
• Experience with process design, including material balances, energy balances, and equipment sizing.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing processes from concept to finished operating process.
• Design and develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Produce material and energy balances for all operations.
• Utilize CAD programs to build or modify drawings and documentation.
• Perform complex chemical engineering calculations and support startups/shutdowns.
• Lead cross-functional projects with executable scopes of work and cost models.

Skills

PFD/P&ID proficiency

CAD for drawings

Process calculations

Troubleshooting in operating plant

MOC familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A global energy services and solutions company (NYSE-listed) with operations on six continents is seeking a Chemical Operations Engineer for its Arkansas operations. The company is focused on environmentally conscious services and expanding into the low‑carbon energy market with a diverse portfolio including Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals.

Position Summary

Reporting to the site Operations Manager, the Chemical Operations Engineer provides expertise in developing existing and new processes and projects. This role requires a strong blend of design engineering capabilities and hands‑on plant operations experience, working collaboratively across R&D, Operations, Contractors, and Sales teams to drive process improvements and project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing processes from concept to finished operating process
• Design and develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Produce material and energy balances for all new or existing operations
• Utilize CAD programs to build or modify line drawings and technical documentation
• Perform complex chemical engineering calculations and provide primary support to resolve process upsets
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide support during startups, shutdowns, and plant turnarounds
• Track daily production volumes and raw material utilization
• Lead projects by building cross‑functional teams, developing executable scopes of work, building cost models (OPEX and CAPEX), acquiring equipment, writing procedures and test plans, and conducting startups
• Investigate and identify root causes of incidents and develop corrective actions
• Develop and complete Management of Change (MOC) documentation
• Provide training to aid in developing others on process improvements

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required

Experience:

• 3-5 years of active process or project experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience troubleshooting chemical processes in an operating plant
• Experience with process design, including material balances, energy balances, and equipment sizing

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Working knowledge of CAD programs for technical drawings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform complex engineering calculations
• Familiarity with Management of Change (MOC) processes

Other Requirements:

• Ability to serve on Emergency Response Team (fire brigade, HAZMAT, rescue, or first responder)
• Must possess a valid Driver's License
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

This is a field‑based position where employees may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including rain, humidity, snow, and heat during daytime and nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.