Process Engineer

Kosmos; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Kosmos is seeking a Process Engineer for our chemical manufacturing plant in the Cleveland area. The role focuses on process optimization, plant trials, and delivering design recommendations for improvements and capital projects.

You will participate in Process Hazard Analyses and provide technical leadership, supporting maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and overall plant performance. This is a safety-critical, direct-hire position with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 1–5 years of Process Engineering or similar engineering experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing processes and process equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of Process Safety principles and experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform process optimization studies, plant trials, and technical evaluations of existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Develop process design recommendations and engineering scope for process improvements and capital projects.
• Perform engineering assignments supporting capital, process improvement, and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate technical problems, select appropriate engineering methods, and develop practical design recommendations.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and other Process Safety activities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• Support completion of project activities within schedule and cost requirements.
• Apply understanding of maintenance practices to troubleshoot equipment problems and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to address process performance issues.
• Initiate process improvement ideas and build support to develop opportunities into projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with SHE policies and plant safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis tools

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Large Manufacturing Plant has a need for a Process Engineer. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package

• Perform process optimization studies, plant trials, and technical evaluations of existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Develop process design recommendations and engineering scope for process improvements and capital projects.
• Perform engineering assignments supporting larger capital, process improvement, and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate technical problems, select appropriate engineering methods, and develop practical design recommendations.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and other Process Safety activities associated with process changes and plant operations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical documentation, design information, and other project deliverables.
• Participate in defining engineering approaches and planning and scheduling engineering work.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• Support successful completion of assigned project activities within established schedule and cost requirements.
• Apply an understanding of maintenance practices to troubleshoot equipment problems and improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other plant functions to troubleshoot operational and process performance issues.
• Initiate process improvement ideas and build organizational support to develop viable opportunities into projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable SHE policies, procedures, Process Safety requirements, and plant safety standards.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

The Process Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations with a focus on achieving plant objectives related to safety, quality, production, and cost. This position is responsible for process optimization, troubleshooting, process design recommendations, plant trials, and developing process improvements and capital projects. The Process Engineer also supports Process Safety requirements through Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities and may provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians. This is a safety-critical role within a chemical manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
• 1–5 years of Process Engineering or similar engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing processes and process equipment preferred.
• Ability to apply chemical engineering principles to process troubleshooting, optimization, and process design.
• Ability to develop and evaluate process design scopes for new and existing chemical processes.
• Understanding of Process Safety principles and experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis activities preferred.
• Ability to analyze operating problems, identify root causes, develop alternatives, and recommend practical technical solutions.
• Knowledge of statistical design and evaluation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional plant teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to utilize engineering and data-analysis tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and plant leadership.
• Experience with titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work a salaried day-shift schedule and provide off-hours technical support as required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development