Chemical Process Engineer

3 days ago


Kingsport, United States Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom Full time

Process Engineer - Chemical | Kingsport, Tennessee

Direct Hire | Full-time | On-site

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our clients team and work closely with the operators in the control room, conduct various engineering studies and evaluations, design process equipment, and implement process improvements. Assignments include plant, processing, and production operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the application and adherence of HSE and PSM standards and guidelines
  • Participate in HAZOPS, LOPA, and incident investigation.
  • Suggest and implement technical improvement or new technology to improve the plant competitiveness.
  • Provide process engineering assistance to troubleshoot major operational problems and maximize asset utilization.
  • Identify ways to increase product yields, reduce variable costs, and develop the associated process scope to achieve the expected results.
  • Provide process assistance to the units as needed.
  • Design and implement capital projects: design process system, develop process flow diagram, develop piping and instrumentation diagram, write equipment and control specifications, perform material and energy balances.
  • Perform process commissioning and support start up activities during capital project execution.
  • Ensure the transfer of processes and new products from R&D to Production.
  • Follow up scale-up activities and document them in written reports.
  • Study, develop, and implement the new processes required for the production of new products.
  • Recommend, design, conduct, and evaluate process testing for the purpose of quantifying unit performance for cost reduction.
  • Execute and/or follow up studies and projects in the domain of process improvement and/or development.
  • Provide technical training for employees as identified.
  • Develop written documentation about the production processes and facility and keep them up to date.
  • Perform auxiliary duties as assigned.
  • Support the Operations manager in coaching the operational teams regarding process safety.
  • Contribute to the industrial network in the Global Business Unit to exchange best practices.
  • Contribute to the alert duty group being the contact for operational teams outside office hours.
  • Wear appropriate PPE

Minimum Requirements/Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • 1-3 years of experience in chemical process engineering
  • Skilled in Analysis, Design Skills, Presenting Technical Information, Equipment Maintenance, Conceptual Skills, Quality Focus, General Consulting Skills, Control Engineering, Production Planning
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Client Benefits

Full benefits package

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.



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