Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for our specialty chemicals client located in Memphis, TN.
- Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years process engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing or related sector required
- IN OFFICE ROLE at company manufacturing location in West Memphis plus up to 10% domestic travel
- Base salary of $100k to $130k DOE plus 10% bonus opportunity and benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
This role serves as a Chemical Process Engineer for Specialty Chemicals focused primarily on the oil & gas sector. Work is both technical and hands on in nature and relies on experience and independent judgment to perform the functions of the job.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.
- Conduct process simulations, heat and material balance calculations, and scale-up activities from lab/pilot to production.
- Prepare and review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and other technical documentation.
- Monitor and analyze process performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, yield improvement, and waste minimization.
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
- Lead or participate in hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), risk assessments, and safety reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Collaborate with R&D, operations, and project teams to implement new technologies and process improvements.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
- Provide training and mentorship to plant personnel on process engineering fundamentals and safe work practices.
- Support capital projects by defining process requirements, evaluating vendor proposals, and overseeing commissioning/start-up activities.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and other applicable standards.
- Track and report process KPIs to management, recommending strategies for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of process engineering experience
- Background in specialty chemicals strongly preferred
- Experience within the oil & gas sector a plus
- Proficiency with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 required
- Proficiency in Factory Talk required
- Proficiency with Scada Software required
- Proficiency with AutoCAD required
- Microsoft and SQL Server experience preferred
