Process Engineer

Lanxess Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life flexibility

Training & development

Diversity & equal opportunity

Job summary

LANXESS Corporation in Charleston, SC is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to optimize operations and lead safety-focused improvements across production units.

You will initiate changes, prepare design packages for capital projects, and provide technical support to operations and environmental teams while maintaining up-to-date safety documentation. A background in process safety and engineering software is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering with 3-5 years of experience.
• Broad understanding of chemical process fundamentals and process safety management.
• Knowledge of standard engineering software tools and programs.
• Ability to independently analyze and creatively improve complex chemical processes.
• Able to support troubleshooting with operations using modern analytical software tools.

Responsibilities

• Optimize chemical processes and identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Initiate and implement process changes that improve performance, efficiency and safety.
• Ensure Process Safety information including P&IDs and operating procedures is up to date.
• Review process performance regularly to identify deviations affecting efficiency and rates.
• Prepare basic process design packages for capital projects supporting unit improvements.
• Provide technical support to operations and environmental teams for regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical training related to process changes and new procedures.
• Lead process safety studies.

Skills

Process safety management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Troubleshooting with operations

Analytical software tools

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

Job Highlights

• Optimize chemical processes and identify and define process improvement opportunities in order to increase process efficiency and productivity
• Initiate and implement process changes that improve process performance, efficiency and process safety.
• Ensure that necessary Process Safety information including P&ID's, operating procedures and interlock matrices are identified and updated accordingly.
• Conduct regular and frequent review of process performance against expected parameters to identify deviations that affect efficiency and rates
• Prepare basic process design packages for the initiation and execution of capital projects that support improvements in their respective units
• Provide technical support to operations and environmental to troubleshoot problems and support regulatory compliance
• Provide necessary technical training in support of operations regarding process changes and new processes
• Lead process safety studies

Experience / Skills

• BS in Chemical Engineering with 3-5 years of experience
• Broad understanding of chemical process fundamentals and the essential elements of process safety management
• Knowledge of standard and engineering software tools and programs
• Prior leadership experience a plus
• Ability to independently analyze and find creative solutions to further improve complex chemical processes
• Able to use process knowledge and analytical capacity to support trouble shooting with operations with the help of modern analytical software tools

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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