OxyChem Senior Process Engineer (Corporate Engineering)

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join its Corporate Engineering team. This position involves incorporating process safety principles into engineering work, supporting projects across various disciplines, and preparing essential documentation such as PFDs and P&IDs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, preferably in chlor-alkali processes, and strong communication skills to liaise with corporate and plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of functional or plant engineering experience.
• Preferred experience in chlor-alkali, brine treatment, and caustic processes.
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate Process Safety and Risk Management principles into all work performed.
• Provide Process Engineering Support to various projects.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and specifications.

Skills

Process Safety

Process Engineering

Communication

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP or equivalent

Aspen

Job description

OxyChem is a growing, action‑oriented, safety‑driven chemical manufacturing company that strives to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The company produces essential chemistry used in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and construction, and is a leading producer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor‑alkali, and chlorinated organic chemicals.

Senior Process Engineer – Corporate Engineering

Location: Corporate Engineering office in Pasadena, TX.

Essential Job Duties

• Incorporate Process Safety and Risk Management principles into all work performed.
• Provide Process Engineering Support to projects and special studies, including front‑end loading activities, technology evaluation and selection, preliminary design through detailed scope development, and development of heat and material balances.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, equipment and instrument datasheets, system package specifications, and control narratives.
• Direct and supervise the work and performance of contracted engineering firms’ process engineering discipline to ensure accuracy.
• Participate in PHAs, develop operating procedures, provide training to engineers and operator technicians.
• Provide construction support and participate in PSSR’s, commissioning, and start‑up.
• Provide expertise in technology and chemical processing knowledge; review, improve, and update corporate guidelines, specifications, and best practices.
• Support manufacturing sites by troubleshooting process issues based on experience and expertise.
• Ensure corporate policies, procedures, and standards are followed by yourself and by contractors.
• Develop into a subject‑matter expert for selected technologies and provide expert‑level troubleshooting assistance to plants.
• Communicate lessons learned from incidents to other plants with similar technology.
• Train and mentor early‑career engineers on technology, KPI’s, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with a minimum of 10 years of functional or plant engineering experience.
• Preferred experience in chlor‑alkali, brine treatment, and caustic processes.
• Proficiency in process engineering principles and methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent computerized inventory management software.
• Self‑starter with a strong desire to deliver superior results and strong analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Proven team player capable of working in a multi‑discipline team environment and sharing knowledge.
• Managerial courage to take a stand on issues that may not be popular and take action when necessary.
• Ability to travel as required; travel is estimated at 25% of time yearly, primarily one to five day trips to plant sites and engineering offices.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and respond to callouts as needed.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Chlor‑Alkali technologies.
• Experience in Caustic Evaporating Concentration process.
• Familiarity with process engineering software packages such as Aspen.
• Good comfort level presenting information to all levels of management.