Process Engineer

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.
• Onsite role: M-F 8 to 5pm Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and possible after hours or weekends when needed.

Preferred Experience

• Chemical manufacturing in batch or specialty chemicals.
• Experience with solids reactor operations, agitation, heat‑transfer systems, and venting.
• Familiarity with automation/controls (PLC, SCADA, instrumentation).
• Experience with material flow aids, hopper design, and bulk solids behavior.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or formal CI training.
• Owns the process like a mini‑plant manager.
• Anticipates problems before they occur and builds robust operating envelopes.
• Communicates clearly with operators and leadership.
• Balances safety, quality, throughput, and cost without shortcuts.
• Delivers measurable improvements every quarter.
• Can-do attitude and ability to multitask.
• Builds trust across Operations, Maintenance, and EHS.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work onsite: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and possible after hours or weekends when needed.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Process engineering: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000