Project Engineer

Huntsman; Rock Hill, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Project Engineer for the ADMAT Division. You will plan, direct, and execute plant projects, coordinating with operations, process development, and contractors to meet timelines and budgets.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and rigorous project management. You will develop equipment specs, prepare capital requests, and ensure proper project turnover with complete documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in chemical manufacturing/oil & gas/pharma/chemical processing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety excellence and support Huntsman's Zero Harm culture.
• Lead and manage assigned capital and improvement projects from conception through completion.
• Determine project staffing requirements and coordinate activities with contractors and vendors.
• Prepare and submit capital requests, project scopes, cost estimates, and required change management documentation.
• Develop equipment specifications and data sheets for process equipment, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate project execution to ensure compliance with technical, safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Support construction activities, field work, contractor coordination, and safety reviews.
• Collaborate with process development, engineering, and production teams to define project scope and requirements.
• Prepare project reports, KPIs, funding requests, and progress updates for management.
• Ensure proper project turnover by providing complete documentation, operating instructions, maintenance information, spare parts lists, and equipment manuals.

Skills

Safety mindset

Project management

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer Huntsman is seeking a Project Engineer supporting the ADMAT Division located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This position will report to the Engineering Technical Manager.

Job Scope

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and executing plant projects to ensure objectives are achieved within established timelines and budgets. This role provides engineering leadership and project accountability while supporting capital projects, equipment installations, process improvements, construction activities, and operational readiness. The position works closely with operations, process development, process engineering, production teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure safe and successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety excellence and support Huntsman's Zero Harm culture.
• Lead and manage assigned capital and improvement projects from conception through completion.
• Determine project staffing requirements and coordinate activities with contractors and vendors.
• Prepare and submit capital requests, project scopes, cost estimates, and required change management documentation.
• Develop equipment specifications and data sheets for process equipment, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate project execution to ensure compliance with technical, safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Support construction activities, field work, contractor coordination, and safety reviews.
• Collaborate with process development, engineering, and production teams to define project scope and requirements.
• Prepare project reports, KPIs, funding requests, and progress updates for management.
• Ensure proper project turnover by providing complete documentation, operating instructions, maintenance information, spare parts lists, and equipment manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in the chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, or chemical processing industry.
• 5+ years of experience managing or supporting engineering projects in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing capital projects within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience preparing equipment specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
• Experience working with Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Experience supporting construction management and field execution activities.
• Familiarity with RCRA-regulated materials and waste management requirements.

Working Environment

Primarily based at a manufacturing facility with regular exposure to industrial plant environments. Frequent interaction with operating units, maintenance personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders. Periodic field work, plant walkthroughs, construction site visits, and safety inspections required. May require involvement with materials regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), with all required training provided prior to such involvement. Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when entering operational areas.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.

Additional Locations & Company Information

Additional Locations: Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of diversified chemical products with 2025 revenues of approximately $6 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 55 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 25 countries and employ approximately 6,000 associates within our continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.