Process Engineer - Yield & Safety Optimization

AM BIDCO OPERATIONS LLC dba MOVA Metals; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MOVA Metals seeks a Production Engineer to support a Freeport, TX chemical facility. You will improve production rates, optimize yield, and maintain safety while contributing to CAPEX projects.

You will work with DCS data, lab results, and plant teams to implement technical solutions that reduce costs and improve reliability. The role emphasizes safety, process optimization, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing process, with responsibilities spanning testing, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing
• Experience in inorganic chemistry preferred
• Experience executing small capital projects within budget
• Utilities experience would be a plus
• Strong technical problem-solving ability and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Implement improvement projects using data from DCS, OEE, Lab data, etc. with cost estimates and schedules as needed.
• Conduct pilot-scale tests to validate process changes.
• Test process variables (temperature, density, specific gravity, pressure) to ensure control.
• Document technical changes and EHS documentation for projects under management.
• Support safety and environmental process activities.
• Drive productivity improvements by optimizing equipment, procedures and operator training.
• Troubleshoot product quality issues with plant personnel and implement lasting solutions.
• Ensure compliance with process safety management, PHRs and MOC reviews.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Process troubleshooting

CAPEX project experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

MOVA Metals seeks a Production Engineer to support a Freeport, TX chemical facility. You will improve production rates, optimize yield, and maintain safety while contributing to CAPEX projects.

You will work with DCS data, lab results, and plant teams to implement technical solutions that reduce costs and improve reliability. The role emphasizes safety, process optimization, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing process, with responsibilities spanning testing, documentation, and