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Process Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing
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A Process Engineer solves problems related to the manufacturing and use of products, including chemicals, fuel, food, and clothing. Designs new products, improves existing ones, or develops new processes for better use of existing materials. May specialize in a chemical engineering process, such as making plastics, or in an industry such as health care.
$113,288 / year median in Alabama
+4% projected growth
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Process Engineer Decatur, AL | $86,000 to $110,000 About the Role This company is a global technology leader in its segment of the chemical manufacturing industry. The Process Engineer provides technical service to an assigned process unit, monitoring daily operations and identifying opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, enhance safety, and lower emissions. This role is responsible for the technical and economic aspects of process unit operations, working closely with the unit team to develop and evaluate proposed operating changes, prepare annual control budgets, and support regulatory programs including PSM and RMP. Schedule Full time, on site. Shifts may run up to 12 hours, with physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing stairs multiple times per shift, and working in a plant environment. Compensation $86,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience, plus a sign on bonus and annual bonus potential of 8 to 12%. What You'll Do The Process Engineer develops and conducts tests to evaluate proposed operating changes aimed at improving product quality, increasing production capacity, or reducing operating costs, and investigates the operating and economic feasibility of new technology, safety improvements, and planned capacity changes. This role provides technical support for maintenance of existing equipment, designs and documents chemical processes for new product development, and selects equipment required for scale up from development to production. The engineer writes procedures and trains staff on the safe operation of new equipment, selects control devices to enhance process control, and leads selected projects including planning, coordination, and progress reporting, with supervision of technicians as needed. Beyond unit level work, this role coordinates between engineering and production to maximize equipment uptime and product quality in a safe, environmentally sound manner, and works to reduce maintenance, material, and repair costs against budget. The Process Engineer troubleshoots and designs improvements to optimize plant operations, collaborates with outside contractors on installation of new equipment, and maintains and expands knowledge of the chemical, physical, and safe handling properties of materials used in the assigned area. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering Chemical process experience in manufacturing, petrochemicals, or a related industry Preferred Qualifications 10 or more years of experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical or petroleum manufacturing environment Compensation and Benefits $86,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience Sign on bonus Annual bonus potential of 8 to 12% Relocation assistance Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off To apply , please submit your resume for consideration.