Sr. Process Technology Engineer Job

Arkema Inc; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Calvert City, KY is seeking a Senior Process Technology Engineer to lead process optimization and support capital projects across the fluoropolymers business.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, R&D, and global teams to drive plant performance and growth. The role requires a chemical engineering degree, hands-on experience in a PSM-regulated environment, and a track record of solving complex process issues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvements to enhance safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership for major capital projects from design to startup.
• Analyze plant data to improve process capability, yields, and costs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and develop sustainable solutions.
• Support MOC activities and Process Safety Management documentation.
• Coordinate plant trials, product introductions, and technology implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business, environmental, and safety goals.

Skills

Process optimization

Capital projects

Process safety management

Reliability improvements

New product implementation

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Senior Process Technology Engineer

Location: Calvert City, KY
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Technology Engineer to support manufacturing operations and strategic growth initiatives within our fluoropolymer business. This role provides technical leadership for process optimization, capital projects, process safety management, reliability improvements, and new product implementation. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, R&D, and global business teams to improve plant performance, support expansion activities, and drive continuous improvement. [Sr. Proces...tion 2022) | Word]

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 1 to 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.

Preferred

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or active pursuit of certification.
• Experience supporting capital projects and process improvement initiatives in a chemical manufacturing environment.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to effectively collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Creativity and innovation in developing practical engineering solutions.