What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Process Engineer position at TETRA Technologies, Inc. and Careers?
Summary:
TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.
Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.
Visit the Company's website at www.onetetra.com for more information or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Essential Duties:
- Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.
- Conduct process simulations, heat and material balance calculations, and scale-up activities from lab/pilot to production.
- Prepare and review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and other technical documentation.
- Monitor and analyze process performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, yield improvement, and waste minimization.
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
- Lead or participate in hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), risk assessments, and safety reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Collaborate with R&D, operations, and project teams to implement new technologies and process improvements.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
- Provide training and mentorship to plant personnel on process engineering fundamentals and safe work practices.
- Support capital projects by defining process requirements, evaluating vendor proposals, and overseeing commissioning/start-up activities.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and other applicable standards.
- Track and report process KPIs to management, recommending strategies for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- EXPERIENCE: 5 - 7 years’ experience
- TRAVEL: 10%
- OTHER:
- Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
Work Environment:
The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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