Sr. Process Engineer

Sr. Process Engineer Req #1408 Richmond, VA, USA

• Chester, VA, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics.

Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect. Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video . For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary:

The Senior Process Engineer interacts with the plant teams, business groups and R D to identify and drive improvements that will optimize and sustain plant operations and help grow the business. This position ensures that process safety, environmental, and engineering standards are met at all times during normal operation and the implementation of any process changes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Become an expert on the process chemistry, the operating philosophy, and the process design basis for the equipment in plant operating areas supported by the role Provide technical support to plant operating areas to help meet site goals through troubleshooting and continuous improvement Work within cross-functional teams to track performance as well as develop and implement productivity projects with the overall goal of achieving improved safety, reduced product variability, more efficient use of energy, higher yields, better production rates, and higher attainment Development and ownership of daily tracking systems to monitor performance of various process and plant KPIs (Key Process Indicators). Lead and support the development of Process Design Packages for capital improvements. Support capital engineering with Project Punch-listing, Commissioning and Startup Manage engineering design deliverables for small and large projects including: Process design narratives, including key technologies and risk summaries Integration of design principles for operability, maintainability and reliability Process simulations Heat and Material Balances Process Flow Diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams Process equipment and instrumentation sizing and specification Evaluation of Process Economics Control system narratives Effective use of

OSHA-PSM

elements including Process Hazards Analysis, Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Review, and Standard Operating Procedures Identify and implement improvements on basic control schemes and advanced process control strategies Develop process economics, feasibility studies, and project justification pitches Ensure quality assurance of engineering calculations, process simulations, and engineering drawings

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. or greater degree in chemical or mechanical engineering 4+ years process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering experience as a degreed engineer in industries such as: chemical, petroleum, polymer, pulp & paper or pharmaceutical Strong commitment to process and occupational safety, and environmental compliance

Additional Qualifications:

7+ years process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering experience as a degreed engineer in industries such as: chemical, petroleum, polymer, pulp & paper, or pharmaceutical. Polymer/resin processing experience preferred Six Sigma certification and/or experience in using quality and statistical tools to drive operational improvements including control charts, process capability, and measurement system analysis Strong written and verbal communication skills Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization and in cross-functional teams including salaried and hourly co-workers Strong computer skills, specifically Excel, ASPEN, PipeFlo, Minitab, PowerBI, SAP Familiarity with chemical plant Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Foxboro, Experion and/or advanced process control a plus Demonstrated ability to generate significant process improvements in areas of process safety, environmental systems, yield, energy and capacity Incident investigation and root cause analysis Experience in the fundamentals of production troubleshooting, optimization, and design for a broad range of unit operations including reaction, hydrogenation, distillation, continuous centrifugation, filtration, heat exchange, solids handling, slurry and liquid material transfer, and utility systems Experience with Front-End-Loading (FEL) and stage gate project development for major capital projects Experience in

OSHA-PSM

application - hazard analyses, MOC/PSSR, SOPs, etc Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment Excellent organizational, planning, and verbal and written communication skills Able to manage multiple projects Able to use influence to accomplish goals and objectives The base pay range for this role is $95,000 to 142,600 annually. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan. Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages. The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies:

Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. Job Details Job Family

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