Senior Chemical Engineer: Plant Ops & Process Innovation

Foremark Performance Chemicals; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and company-paid holidays

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company in Texas is seeking a Chemical Engineer / Senior Chemical Engineer to support manufacturing operations. This hands-on role involves process design, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration in a safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and has 5–15 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Key responsibilities include managing capital projects, evaluating performance metrics, and mentoring engineers. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of hands-on experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Production, Maintenance, EHS, and Quality for technical engineering support.
• Evaluate process data and KPIs to drive improvements.
• Manage capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support EHS standards and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor engineers and develop SOPs and documentation.

Skills

Hands-on experience in chemical plant operations

Process design and troubleshooting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills in English

Ability to work cross-functionally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

A leading specialty chemicals company in Texas is seeking a Chemical Engineer / Senior Chemical Engineer to support manufacturing operations. This hands-on role involves process design, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration in a safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and has 5–15 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Key responsibilities include managing capital projects, evaluating performance metrics, and mentoring engineers. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are offered.