Remote Chemical Engineer - Specialty Chemicals

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Chemical Engineer to join a global leader in specialty chemicals. You will focus on process optimization, design, and troubleshooting, working fully remotely to support projects across diverse products.

Collaboration with R&D, production, and quality teams will be conducted digitally to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role emphasizes simulating processes, improving yield, reducing costs, and maintaining high safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in chemical engineering focused on specialty chemicals.
• Experience in process design, simulation (Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD), and optimization.
• Strong understanding of chemical reactions, thermodynamics, and mass balance.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize chemical processes for specialty chemicals.
• Conduct process simulations to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues remotely, providing technical guidance to plant personnel.
• Develop process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Ensure processes comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and QA teams through virtual channels.
• Prepare technical documentation including process reports and P&IDs.
• Participate in conceptual design and review of new process equipment.

Skills

Process design

Process simulation

Optimization

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

Our client, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of specialty chemicals, is seeking a talented and driven Remote Chemical Engineer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to critical projects. The successful candidate will focus on process optimization, design, and troubleshooting for our diverse range of specialty chemical products. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of our manufacturing processes, leveraging advanced simulation tools and collaborating digitally with cross-functional teams. This role is perfect for an experienced chemical engineer who excels in a remote setting and is passionate about driving advancements in chemical manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize chemical processes for the production of specialty chemicals.
• Conduct process simulations using industry-standard software to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues remotely, providing technical guidance to plant personnel.
• Develop process improvements to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Ensure all processes comply with stringent safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Collaborate effectively with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams through virtual channels.
• Prepare technical documentation, including process reports, P&IDs, and operational procedures.
• Participate in the conceptual design and review of new process equipment and systems.
• Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering technologies and apply them to current projects.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently in a remote work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in chemical engineering, with a focus on specialty chemicals.
• Demonstrated experience in process design, simulation (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD), and optimization.
• Strong understanding of chemical reactions, thermodynamics, and mass