Process Engineer - Plant Optimization & Projects

Alpekpolyesterusacareers; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC invites applications for a Process Engineer based in Bay St. Louis, MS. The role focuses on day-to-day plant support, process improvements, and debottlenecking studies, with collaboration across operations and engineering teams to deliver capital projects.

You will analyze processes, support operations, and participate in new product design while developing technical solutions and ensuring safe, efficient plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering
• 1+ years internship or Co-Op experience required
• 2-5 years experience in a chemical manufacturing facility preferred
• Ability to read, understand, and update P&ID’s
• Experience with simulation software such as Aspen or ChemCad is a plus
• Working knowledge of process control systems in a DCS environment
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and innovate
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering results
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management preferred
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to day-to-day plant operations
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and operations group
• Provide project management and technical support for capital projects
• Evaluate process and production applications, recommend and implement improvements to existing products, equipment, or processes
• Interact with support groups to develop and implement solutions to complex product, process, and equipment problems
• Assist in check out and start-up on new processes and equipment
• Participate in development team for new product design

Skills

P&ID reading

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor or Masters in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCad

DCS software

Job description

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC invites applications for a Process Engineer based in Bay St. Louis, MS. The role focuses on day-to-day plant support, process improvements, and debottlenecking studies, with collaboration across operations and engineering teams to deliver capital projects.

You will analyze processes, support operations, and participate in new product design while developing technical solutions and ensuring safe, efficient plant performance.