What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals position at Hire Resolve.com?
Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organizations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals to support refinery, chemical, and downstream manufacturing operations across the United States. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions within the sector—such as plant operations, process and project engineering, reliability and maintenance, EHS/PSM, quality, supply chain, and commercial/technical services. These openings are designed for mid- to senior-level talent and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership roles, including superintendent, plant/area manager, engineering manager, and regional leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and optimize safe, efficient plant operations across continuous and batch processes, utilities, and supporting units
- Drive process improvements, debottlenecking, yield optimization, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
- Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover (FEL/front-end planning through start-up)
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operating envelopes (P&IDs, SOPs, MOCs, PSM elements, etc.)
- Strengthen reliability programs including preventive/predictive maintenance, RCA, turnaround planning, and asset integrity strategies
- Ensure compliance with OSHA process safety management (PSM), EPA risk management expectations (where applicable), and site EHS programs
- Implement risk assessments and safe work systems (PHA/HAZOP participation, JSA, LOTO, contractor safety oversight)
- Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders (operations, maintenance, engineering, labs, contractors, vendors) to deliver site goals
- Monitor KPIs and performance dashboards for safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget adherence
- Support audits and inspections; coordinate corrective actions and continuous improvement plans
- Contribute to talent development through coaching, training plans, and succession planning within operations and technical teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus)
- Typically 7–15 years of experience in petrochemical, refining, specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial gases, or adjacent process manufacturing environments
- Working knowledge of core petrochemical processes and plant systems, with demonstrated exposure to one or more functional tracks (operations leadership, process engineering, reliability, maintenance, EHS/PSM, projects, quality, or commercial/technical support)
- Familiarity with U.S. safety and compliance expectations (OSHA, PSM, LOTO, contractor safety; EPA and DOT awareness depending on role/site)
- Competency with common engineering and maintenance systems (e.g., SAP/Maximo, PI System or similar historians, MOC/PSM tools, CMMS, basic data analysis in Excel)
- Strong communication skills for plant-floor execution and cross-functional leadership; able to document, present, and influence stakeholders
- Ability to work onsite in an industrial environment; some roles may require shift coverage, on-call rotation, or travel depending on site needs
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development