Plant Operations Leader – Chemical Manufacturing

Walker Lovell Ltd; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd in Arkansas is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to step into a leadership role overseeing nitric acid and ammonium nitrate operations. You will lead a team of 45-50, drive safety, reliability and continuous improvement, and partner with shift supervisors, process engineers and technicians.

The role offers a development plan to grow into substantial operations leadership, with relocation to the El Dorado site if required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of plant engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or related environment (oil refining, pharma, catalyst).
• Strong communication, relationship-building and leadership potential.
• Sound hazard awareness, risk assessment and disciplined operating practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable production across nitric acid and ammonium nitrate operations.
• Engage shift supervisors, process engineers and technicians around clear priorities, building accountability and team capability.
• Improve production efficiency, quality and reliability through structured problem-solving with maintenance.
• Assess operational risks, resolve process issues and support engineering improvements and turnarounds.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Walker Lovell Ltd in Arkansas is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to step into a leadership role overseeing nitric acid and ammonium nitrate operations. You will lead a team of 45-50, drive safety, reliability and continuous improvement, and partner with shift supervisors, process engineers and technicians.

The role offers a development plan to grow into substantial operations leadership, with relocation to the El Dorado site if required.