Process Innovation Engineer — Chemical Manufacturing

Great Bay Staffing Group; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Bay Staffing Group seeks an experienced Process Innovation Engineer for a chemical manufacturing environment. You will monitor operations, drive process improvements, and lead safety and compliance initiatives across the facility.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years in chemical process engineering, with strong collaboration and project leadership skills to optimize cost, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, or refinery environments preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of chemical processes, unit operations, and process optimization.
• Experience with PSM, RMP, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; project leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support and monitoring of chemical process unit operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, capacity, and reduce costs.
• Develop and evaluate tests for operating changes and optimization initiatives.
• Assess feasibility of new technology, safety recommendations, and capacity expansions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for budgets, reviews, and studies.
• Support PSM, RMP, and other regulatory compliance programs.
• Investigate production issues, safety concerns, and environmental incidents.
• Design and document processes for new product development and scale-up.
• Select equipment and controls to improve process control and efficiency.
• Write SOPs and train staff for new equipment and processes.
• Lead engineering projects with planning, coordination, and reporting.
• Supervise technicians and coordinate engineering, maintenance, and production efforts.
• Troubleshoot process issues and design improvements to reduce maintenance costs.
• Assist with equipment design and operations to minimize environmental releases.
• Maintain awareness of modern technologies and best practices.

Skills

Chemical process knowledge

PSM/RMP experience

Process optimization

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Great Bay Staffing Group seeks an experienced Process Innovation Engineer for a chemical manufacturing environment. You will monitor operations, drive process improvements, and lead safety and compliance initiatives across the facility.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years in chemical process engineering, with strong collaboration and project leadership skills to optimize cost, quality, and safety.