Sr. Process Technology Engineer Job

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

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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

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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.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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