Advanced Chemical Engineer

Gateway Recruiting Agency - Kingsport, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Kingsport, TN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position focuses on the rectisol portion of the gasification process, requiring a candidate with experience in process improvement, manufacturing technical service, capital project work, change management, and asset integrity work. The role involves managing capital projects, supporting the Chemicals and Acetate Manufacturing Division, and ensuring effective communication within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects for the department including scope development, study, management of change, cost estimation, capital approval, detailed design, construction, training, and final controls.
• Aid in preparation for the 2026 shut down.
• Ownership and execution of PHA and LOPA action items.
• Identify and implement cost savings and improvement projects, capturing them through Service Now.
• Periodic on-call responsibility for the department and assist in troubleshooting upsets in normal operations.
• Provide timely communications to management and project stakeholders by communicating project needs, value, priorities, and decisions to ensure project success.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Development Personnel to assist the manufacturing unit in achieving their safety, production, reliability, and maintenance objectives.
• Stay abreast of daily operations and provide advice and technical expertise to operations.
• Mentor and onboard less experienced process improvement engineers on company-based systems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering discipline required.
• 5+ years of work experience in process improvement and manufacturing technical service is preferred.
• The ability to remain in Gasification for 3-5+ years is preferred.
• Capabilities in PI Vision for process monitoring and the ability to quickly co-utilize company-specific software is preferred.
• Comfortable challenging peers and supervision to develop creative solutions.
• Works with a low level of guidance and direction.
• Commitment to a high level of safety and environmental awareness, including knowledge of and commitment to process safety.
• Proven ability to engage well with operators, peers, and management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in capital project management.
• Knowledge of process safety management practices.