Location:

Calvert City, KY, United States #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }

Employment Type:

Regular Category:

Engineering & Technology Posting Date:

Jul 17, 2026 Job Posting -

Principal Chemical Engineer I Location:

Calvert City, Kentucky Business Unit:

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Technical Manager Make an Impact at Arkema Arkema is seeking an experienced Principal Chemical Engineer I to join our Calvert City manufacturing site. This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated chemical engineering professional to provide technical leadership, drive process improvements, and support capital project execution in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. As a key member of the site technical team, you will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, environmental, laboratory, and corporate personnel to optimize plant performance, improve reliability, and support business growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead process analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. Apply chemical engineering principles to process technologies including reaction systems, distillation, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Support the design and implementation of new process technologies and facility improvements. Provide technical leadership for capital projects, from concept development through startup and commissioning. Partner with project management, operations, and contractors to ensure successful project execution within scope, budget, and schedule. Identify and develop process improvement opportunities that enhance plant performance and reduce costs. Serve as a technical resource for production teams by providing day-to-day engineering support. Participate as a subject matter expert in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Process Safety Management (PSM) activities. Support product development activities, plant trials, and technology implementation initiatives. Help ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. Minimum of 8 years of chemical manufacturing experience. Strong knowledge of chemical process engineering principles and industrial plant operations. Experience supporting capital projects and process improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Master's degree in Chemical Engineering. Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is a collaborative technical leader who: Uses data and engineering principles to solve complex process challenges. Builds productive relationships across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams. Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence. Demonstrates a strong commitment to process safety and environmental stewardship. Thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys mentoring and influencing others through technical expertise. Work Environment This position is located at Arkema's Calvert City manufacturing facility and includes work in both office and industrial plant environments. The role requires adherence to all site health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Travel is minimal. Why Join Arkema? At Arkema, you'll work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about innovation, safety, and operational excellence. We offer opportunities to lead impactful projects, develop advanced technical expertise, and contribute to the success of a global specialty materials company. .buttontexte1f3f134c3e46af6 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontexte1f3f134c3e46af6 a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #55be9b !important; outline: none !important; } Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player. We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers. If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation. Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of? The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring. Visit our LinkedIn ,Youtube , X , Facebook ,

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