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Process Engineer – Chemical Manufacturing | Global Industry Leader

Must Haves:

• BS in Chemical Engineering required

• Chemical process experience in manufacturing, petrochemicals, or related industry required

• 10+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical or petroleum manufacturing environment strongly desired

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, climb stairs repeatedly, and lift up to 50 lbs

Location: Decatur, AL
Compensation: Up to $110,000 base (depending on experience), plus sign-on bonus, 8-12% annual bonus, strong paid relocation assistance

About the Company
A multi-billion dollar global technology leader in the chemical industry is hiring a Process Engineer to provide technical service and support to an assigned production unit. This is a hands-on technical role focused on driving improvements in quality, cost, safety, and emissions across daily unit operations, with real visibility into engineering, production, and regulatory decision-making.

The company is known for pairing serious technical work with a strong culture — a modern team environment, genuine work/life balance, and real career growth exposure, backed by an outstanding, low-cost benefits package.

What the Job Involves

• Monitor daily unit operations and identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, enhance safety, and lower emissions

• Develop and conduct tests to evaluate proposed operating changes affecting product quality, production capacity, or cost

• Investigate the feasibility of new technology, safety improvements, and planned capacity changes

• Provide technical support for PSM/RMP and other regulatory programs

• Design and document chemical processes for new and improved products, including equipment selection and process scale-up

• Coordinate process development efforts with engineering, production, and management to maximize equipment uptime and product quality

• Write procedures and train personnel on safe operation of new equipment

• Lead selected projects, including planning, coordination, and progress reporting

• Supervise technicians as needed

• Collaborate on annual budgets, operating reviews, and economic studies

• Troubleshoot and design improvements to optimize plant operations and reduce costs

• Maintain a safe, environmentally sound working environment and support adherence to regulatory requirements

What They Need

• BS in Chemical Engineering required

• Chemical process experience in manufacturing, petrochemicals, or a related industry required

• 10+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical or petroleum manufacturing environment strongly desired

• Comfort working across cross-cultural teams

• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, maintain good mobility, work 12-hour shifts, and climb stairs multiple times per shift

• Strong communication skills and ability to interface across engineering, maintenance, and management teams