Senior Process Technology Engineer: Growth & Projects

Arkema; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Arkema seeks a Senior Process Technology Engineer to drive process optimization and support growth in its fluoropolymer business at the Calvert City site. The role provides technical leadership for optimization, capital projects, process safety management, reliability improvements, and new product implementation.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, R&D, and global teams to elevate plant performance and enable expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in a PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, reliability, and operating efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise for major capital projects, including design, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Analyze plant performance data and identify opportunities to improve process capability, yields, and production costs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and develop sustainable solutions to support operational excellence.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) activities, operating procedures, process safety information, and other Process Safety Management requirements.
• Coordinate and support plant trials, product introductions, and technology implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business, operational, environmental, and safety objectives.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Arkema seeks a Senior Process Technology Engineer to drive process optimization and support growth in its fluoropolymer business at the Calvert City site. The role provides technical leadership for optimization, capital projects, process safety management, reliability improvements, and new product implementation.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, R&D, and global teams to elevate plant performance and enable expansion.