Wastewater Chemical Engineer

About the position

MacDermid Envio Solutions is focused on delivering environmental technologies, water and materials recycling, waste management equipment, chemistry and services to our customers and markets. MES incorporates 3 former businesses: DMP Corporation, a major provider of wastewater treatment solutions, Industrial Specialty Chemicals (ISC) and Chemtech, a leading supplier of metal recovery technologies. This gives us a truly unique advantage in providing our customers with a fully integrated one-stop-shop sustainability program. At MES, we strive to serve customer needs by developing sustainable products, processes, and technologies that meet or exceed environmental standards while providing commercially compelling solutions that markets expect, thus assisting our customers in reaching their environmental sustainability goals. The Rock Hill, SC facility is looking for a Chemical Engineer who will play a pivotal role in optimizing wastewater treatment processes, with a primary focus on plating industry wastewater. This individual will be responsible for analyzing chemical treatments, optimizing processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering, plating processes, and laboratory analysis to support the development and implementation of effective wastewater solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and monitor chemical treatments for wastewater generated by electroplating processes.
• Develop solutions for metal recovery, pH control, heavy metal removal, and other contaminant management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards related to plating wastewater treatment.
• Perform chemical analysis to assess the quality of wastewater and identify contaminants.
• Utilize laboratory equipment (e.g., AA, titration, pH meters, etc.) to monitor and assess chemical treatments.
• Conduct root cause analysis on water treatment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Lead the development of process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower operating costs.
• Provide technical expertise on chemical treatment methods, including chemical dosing, filtration, and neutralization.
• Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate new technologies and integrate them into existing systems.
• Manage projects related to wastewater treatment process improvements, chemical feed systems, and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations, environmental, and health & safety teams to implement best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the plating industry or wastewater treatment, with a focus on chemical processes and analysis.
• Strong understanding of plating industry processes (e.g., electroplating, metal finishing) and associated wastewater management challenges.
• Experience in using analytical instruments for water quality analysis.
• Knowledge of industry standards and environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA).

Nice-to-haves

• Project management experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• PTO/Holidays.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional development.