NPAworldwide - El Dorado, AR
posted 3 months ago
The Chemical Process Engineer position offers a unique opportunity to join an expanding chemical leader as the Site Chemical Engineer. This role is pivotal in supporting the chemical process units through various responsibilities including improvements, equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, Process Safety Management (PSM), process control systems, and capital projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of critical equipment such as reactors, evaporators, pumps, valves, compressors, piping, instrumentation, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The position is based in El Dorado, Arkansas, and is not remote, providing a hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. As a Chemical Process Engineer, you will participate in process optimization and troubleshooting operational issues, ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently. You will analyze operating procedures and machinery functions to enhance raw material efficiency and product quality. Your role will require you to exercise sound judgment in determining the effective use of unit operations, balancing process requirements with economic evaluations, operator effectiveness, and safety considerations. In addition to direct involvement with operators on various equipment, you will perform tests and measurements throughout production stages to maintain control over critical variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure. You will also support capital projects by contributing to designs and plant layouts, overseeing workers engaged in constructing and improving equipment for commercial-scale processes. Furthermore, you will provide technical assistance to the Environmental Department to address and resolve environmental challenges, making this role integral to both operational success and compliance with environmental standards.