Process Engineer: Chemical Manufacturing & Process Optimization

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

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.