Process Engineer, Catalyst

Clariant Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Job summary

Clariant Corporation seeks a Process Engineer in Louisville, KY to support the Catalysts business unit by improving production performance, quality, and safety. The role partners with plant teams to troubleshoot issues, run experiments, and implement process improvements onsite.

Travel up to 10% is required, with most work conducted in the office and some time in the plant for testing. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years in production or process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• More than two years of relevant experience in production, process engineering, process improvement, or applicable research.
• Knowledge of catalysts and their application in continuous processes.
• Experience with energy supply or sustainability projects is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work onsite full-time, with up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for production lines and troubleshoot process and product quality issues.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, reliability, and cost.
• Plan and conduct plant experiments and process trials, analyze results, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Initiate and support process modifications through the Management of Change process.
• Participate in risk assessments and implement actions to improve safety and environmental performance.
• Investigate customer nonconformities and develop solutions to improve First Pass Quality.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and training materials.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and track results using relevant performance indicators.
• Support process improvements related to energy efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process data analysis tools

Job description

Job ID: 41864 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Expected Salary Range*: $113,409.00 - $151,212.00 | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is seeking a Process Engineer to support our Catalysts business unit by improving production performance, product quality, process efficiency, and safety. This role focuses on catalysts used in continuous processes, including applications supporting energy supply and sustainability projects. You will partner with plant teams to troubleshoot issues, conduct experiments, and implement process improvements. This is a full-time onsite position, primarily based in the office, with time in the plant for experimentation and testing. Travel is minimal, up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for production lines and troubleshoot process and product quality issues.


• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, reliability, and cost.


• Plan and conduct plant experiments and process trials, analyze results, and recommend improvements.


• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams to resolve operational challenges.


• Initiate and support process modifications through the Management of Change process.


• Participate in risk assessments and implement actions to improve safety and environmental performance.


• Investigate customer nonconformities and develop solutions to improve First Pass Quality.


• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and training materials.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and track results using relevant performance indicators.


• Support process improvements related to energy efficiency and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• More than two years of relevant experience in production, process engineering, process improvement, or applicable research. Backgrounds in oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, or university research will be considered.


• Knowledge of catalysts and their application in continuous processes is required; experience with energy supply or sustainability projects is a plus.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills, with proficiency in computer tools for process data analysis.


• Ability to work onsite full-time, participate in plant experimentation and testing, and travel up to 10%.

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances


• Paid Holidays


• PTO time with a carry-over benefit


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Wellness Program


• EAP Program


• Spending and Savings Accounts


• Life/AD&D Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Online discount Mall


• Auto/Home Insurance


• Identity Theft Protection


• Legal Services Plan


• *Includes base salary and annual incentive bonus; final offer based on skills, experience and internal equity.

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline \"Greater chemistry - between people and planet\", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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