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Finoric LLC
Houston, TX (In Person)
$130,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Process Engineer Finoric LLC Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $135,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Incident investigation techniques for hazard identification Process flow diagrams Technical engineering Conducting hazard assessments Defect resolution root cause analysis Blending Drying (manufacturing process) Conveyor systems Energy balances in chemical engineering Chemical process safety Engineering Mass balances in chemical engineering Bachelor's degree Grinding Milling Chemical process equipment sizing Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Industrial equipment Industrial dryers Packaging equipment Piping diagrams drawing Process engineering Chemical safety protocols Failure analysis Full Job Description Position Summary The Process Engineer provides technical ownership for manufacturing reaction processes. This role drives safety, process reliability, quality, and continuous improvement across grinding, blending, drying, dust collection, and reaction systems. The engineer partners with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Quality to ensure stable, compliant, and optimized production. Key Responsibilities Operations & Process Ownership Reaction operations — batch sequencing, heat‑transfer control, agitation, charging, venting, and safe operating limits. Solids handling systems — grinding, milling, screening, blending, drying, conveying, packaging. Own process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, operating envelopes, and SOPs, transfer packages, creating batch sheets and writing project reports. Lead root cause investigations for downtime, quality deviations, and safety events. Develop and maintain process KPIs (yield, throughput, cycle time, OEE, energy use). Work with TCEQ or other regulatory agencies as needed Safety, Compliance & Mechanical Integrity Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA, and internal Finoric standards. Conduct PHA participation, MOC reviews, and pre‑startup safety checks. Support dust hazard analysis (DHA) and implement dust mitigation strategies. Partner with Maintenance on mechanical integrity for dust collectors, grinders, conveyors, reactors, and thermal systems. Continuous Improvement & Optimization Identify and execute throughput, yield, and cost‑reduction projects. Optimize dust collection performance, airflows, duct design, and filter life. Improve material flow throughout the process to reduce waste Lead scale‑up of new products from lab/pilot to full production. Support automation upgrades, instrumentation improvements, and controls tuning. Support technical innovation efforts to explore new manufacturing technologies. Cross‑Site Technical Support Provide technical coverage for remote blending and rolling‑yard operations. Standardize procedures, quality checks, and equipment settings. Train operators and supervisors on process fundamentals and troubleshooting. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years in solids handling, powder processing, or reaction operations. Strong experience with blenders, grinders, mills, blenders, dryers, conveyors, feeders, dust collection, airflow balancing, and packaging lines. Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Proficiency with P&IDs, PFDs, and process calculations (heat transfer, mass balance, airflow). Understanding of PSM, MOC, PHA, and industrial safety systems.