Chemical Engineer

Kelly Engineering is seeking motivated Chemical Engineers to join our client in Norco, LA on a long-term contract basis. This role focuses on supporting refining and petrochemical processes, ensuring safety, and driving project development from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of refinery operations, strong project management skills, and experience in process safety and operational roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and support refinery and petrochemical plant processes.
• Conduct front-end project development, economic feasibility studies, and heat/material balances.
• Ensure compliance with process safety management, including MOC and HAZOP.
• Lead and facilitate teams in refining units, addressing operational challenges and stakeholder needs.
• Write and present economic proposals, following economic modeling and assumptions.
• Gradually take on larger projects, starting with 1-5 million USD and moving up to 20-25 million USD projects.
• Manage interactions with various teams, focusing on process safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the chemical engineering industry, preferably in refineries or petrochemical plants.
• Proven understanding of refinery operations and key processes like distillation and fractionation.
• Experience in front-end project development, economic feasibility studies, and writing technical proposals.
• Strong background in process safety management, including MOC and HAZOP.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to facilitate and manage diverse teams.
• Willingness to work on-site in Norco, Louisiana, and potentially relocate if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in project management, particularly around compressors and pumps.
• Operational experience in production management or supporting refining units.
• Flexibility to adapt to high workloads and tight deadlines, especially towards the end of fiscal periods.

Benefits:

• Long-term contract role with professional development and career growth opportunities.

Competitive salary and full benefits package.