Sr Chemical Process Engineer

Solstice Advanced Materials; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials in Geismar, Louisiana is seeking a Sr Chemical Process Engineer to lead and design advanced material processes from pilot scale to market. You will mentor other process engineers, oversee PHAs, RCAs, and MOC, and help expand manufacturing capabilities.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and utilizes your process engineering expertise to optimize safety, quality, and environmental compliance while driving cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of process engineering experience in chemical plants
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Strong technical expertise in chemical engineering principles and practices

Responsibilities

• Serve as a process safety resource on PHAs and Risk Assessments
• Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track OEE
• Lead RCA investigations to identify and resolve issues
• Create and manage MOC processes for safe operations
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and drive improvement
• Provide field assistance during startups/shutdowns
• Offer off-hours support for abnormal operations
• Organize and design plant testing procedures
• Mentor and supervise other process engineers
• Participate in Pre-FEED/FEED development
• Develop process models, heat and material balances, P&IDs, layouts and equipment specs

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

PHA/Risk assessments

Root Cause Analysis

MOC

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Process modelling software

Job description

As a Sr Chemical Process Engineer here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will use your in-depth understanding of chemical process engineering fundamentals and leadership skills to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaborating with other managers and engineers, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping groundbreaking projects, expanding existing processes, and developing the next generation of Advanced Materials products by designing, testing, and validating products from pilot scale to market.

You will report directly to our Operations Manager and you’ll work out of our Geismar, Louisiana location on a 9/80 work schedule. In this role, you will also oversee and mentor other process engineers, ensuring their professional development and the successful execution of projects.

In this role, you will impact Solstice Advanced Materials by optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring high product quality, and minimizing environmental impact. Your expertise in troubleshooting, implementing advanced technologies, and analyzing data leads to increased efficiency, cost savings, and adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a process safety resource on a team leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Risk Assessments by developing closure plans and strategies for identified risks

• Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), developing actions to address any detractors

• Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify and resolve issues

• Create and assist in the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure safe and compliant operations

• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and drive improvement projects for the unit

• Provide assistance in the field during plant startups, shutdowns, or upsets

• Offer off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds

• Organize and design plant testing procedures

• Influence others and drive toward solutions without direct authority

• Mentor and supervise other process engineers, providing technical guidance and support for their professional growth.

• Actively participate in Pre-FEED and FEED development for projects, including process scope and design solutions for growth, cost savings, and HSE projects

• Oversee the development of process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

• 5+ years of process engineering experience in chemical plants

• Proven leadership and management skills

• Strong technical expertise in chemical engineering principles and practices

WE VALUE

• 10+ years of process engineering experience in chemical plants

• Experience working with advanced control strategies

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrated understanding of modelling software

• Six Sigma certification

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary for this position is $115,699-$144,624. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice, Genetron, Aclar, Spectra, Fluka, and Hydranal. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials (https://advancedmaterials.honeywell.com/us/en) .

Job Identification 108005

Job Category Integrated Supply Chain

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 5525 Hwy 3115, Geismar, LA, 70734, US

Hire Eligibility Internal and External

Relocation Package None

Pay Transparency $115,699-$144,624

US Person Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.

Job Location City Geismar

Job Location State LA

Job Location Country US

Job Location Postal Code 70734