Budgeting, Capacity Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Cost Control, Design Document, Economics, Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Selection, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Operational Improvement, Operational Measurement, Operations, Petroleum, Procedure Development, Process Control Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Progress Reports, Project Planning, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing, Training/Teaching
Decatur, AL$86,000–$110,000 + Sign-On Bonus + 8–12% Annual Bonus
The Opportunity
You'll serve as the core engineering resource for production operations at a multi-billion-dollar global chemical technology leader. Your work directly improves product quality, production capacity, safety, and cost efficiency across chemical process units. This is a high-impact role where your technical expertise drives measurable operational outcomes.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive compensation with base salary up to $110,000 (experience-dependent), a sign-on bonus, and an annual bonus of 8–12%
- Strong paid relocation assistance
- Outstanding, low-cost benefits package
- A company known for investing in work/life balance, career exposure, and professional growth within a modern team environment
Your Day-to-Day
- Monitor daily unit operations and deliver hands-on technical support to your assigned production area
- Identify and present recommendations to improve quality, reduce costs, enhance safety, and lower emissions — backed by technical substantiation
- Develop, conduct, and evaluate process tests aimed at improving product quality, increasing capacity, or cutting operating costs
- Investigate the operating and economic feasibility of implementing modern technology, safety recommendations, and planned capacity changes
- Collaborate with unit teams to prepare annual control budgets, operating reviews, and economic studies for proposed programs
- Provide technical support for PSM/RMP and other regulatory compliance programs
- Design and document chemical processes for improved and new products, including equipment selection and scale-up from development to production
- Write procedures and deliver training for the safe operation of new equipment
- Lead selected projects including planning, coordination, progress reporting, and supervision of technicians as needed
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and design improvements to optimize operations and reduce maintenance and repair costs
- Coordinate with engineering, production, and outside contractors to maximize equipment uptime and maintain the highest quality output
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (required)
- 3+ years of process engineering experience in a chemical or petroleum manufacturing environment
- Distillation process experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred, though other chemical process engineering backgrounds will be considered
- Strong technical knowledge of chemical handling properties, process control, and unit economics
- Ability to work effectively across Japanese-American cultural lines
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs., climbing stairs multiple times per shift, and working 12-hour shifts
Ready to Apply?
If you're a chemical process engineer ready to make a direct impact on production operations at a global industry leader, we'd like to hear from you. Submit your resume to Great Bay Staffing — your information will not be shared with the hiring company without your permission.
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