Process Optimization Engineer - Chemical Plant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Louisiana seeks a Production Engineer to provide production and process engineering support for a chemical plant. The role targets reducing energy usage, improving yields, minimizing waste, and maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes, guiding operators, implementing process changes, developing PFDs and energy balances, and participating in RCA, PHA, and PSM activities to drive cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in chemical/petrochemical production facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of process modeling software (ASPEN/HYSYS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide production/process engineering support to monitor and troubleshoot plant operations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce energy use, improve yields, and minimize waste.
• Develop and maintain PFDs and material/energy balances; review engineering calculations.
• Assist in RCA, PHA, and PSM activities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and Supervision to implement process changes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Energy cost focus

Process improvement

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Eng

Tools

ASPEN

HYSYS

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Louisiana seeks a Production Engineer to provide production and process engineering support for a chemical plant. The role targets reducing energy usage, improving yields, minimizing waste, and maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes, guiding operators, implementing process changes, developing PFDs and energy balances, and participating in RCA, PHA, and PSM activities to drive cost efficiency.