Senior Process Engineer - Lead Plant Safety & Optimization

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Disability leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to provide technical support for plant operations and growth projects. You will serve as the primary technical expert, leading process improvements and ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.

The role emphasizes process safety management, optimization of daily operations, and collaboration with maintenance and capital projects. A strong background in chemical engineering and extensive industry experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing/process engineering.
• Experience in major hazard production/engineering/EHS and large multi-discipline projects.
• Experience in a highly regulated chemical environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and process data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, support and optimize daily plant operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in EHS, efficiency and production.
• Support Process Safety Management programs (PSI, MOCs, PSSRs, PHAs, etc.).
• Troubleshoot upsets and implement permanent enhancements.
• Lead plant trial plans and evaluate data for process improvements.
• Assist with environmental reporting and documentation.
• Contribute to scope development, design reviews and start-up for capital projects.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and turnaround scopes.
• Design and size new equipment as needed.
• Develop tests to optimize process conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Process data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to provide technical support for plant operations and growth projects. You will serve as the primary technical expert, leading process improvements and ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.

The role emphasizes process safety management, optimization of daily operations, and collaboration with maintenance and capital projects. A strong background in chemical engineering and extensive industry experience are essential.