Plant Engineer: Lead Process Optimization & Safety

Hexion; Phoenix (site) (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion in the United States is seeking a Plant Engineer to drive production optimization and continuous improvement at our Phoenix site. You will work with engineering and maintenance teams to improve safety, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include owning site process engineering, data analysis, capital project development, and leadership of cross‑functional initiatives, with a focus on reducing energy use and downtime.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in chemical plant or refinery, or equivalent industrial manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5% Domestic Travel.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of engineering aspects in production optimization of site processes.
• Lead process optimization activities in cooperation with other functions.
• Identify and implement projects to reduce cost and energy usage and to improve productivity.
• Develop computer-based tools to improve efficiency at the site.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Safety focus

People engagement

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Morganton Lift Truck License

Job description

Hexion in the United States is seeking a Plant Engineer to drive production optimization and continuous improvement at our Phoenix site. You will work with engineering and maintenance teams to improve safety, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include owning site process engineering, data analysis, capital project development, and leadership of cross‑functional initiatives, with a focus on reducing energy use and downtime.