Chemical Process Engineer

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: 

Under general supervision of the site Operations Manager, the Chemical Process Engineer will provide expertise in developing existing and new processes / projects for TETRA’s Operation. 

• Develops new and existing processes for TETRA from concept to the finished operating process within TETRA’s Operations
• Capable of developing PFD and P&ID.
• Capable of producing material and energy balances for all new or existing Operations
• Capable of using CAD programs to build or modify line drawings
• Capable of performing complex chemical engineering calculations and prove primary support to resolve process upsets
• Capability to troubleshoot process, provide support during startups, shutdowns, and plant turnarounds
• Track daily production volumes, raw material utilizations
• Work with R&D, Operations, Contractors, Sales and all related teams to fully understand scope and to provide both guidance and expertise as needed for new and existing products
• Will lead projects by building team and an executable scope or works, building a solid cost model (OPEX and CAPEX), acquire equipment, write procedures and test plans, conduct start up and turn over the finished new or modified process to Operation’s management team
• Investigate and identify root causes of incidents including providing support in categorizing the removal of nuisance alarms. Develop corrective and preventative actions based on incidents.
• Develop and complete Management of Change
• Good communication skills are a must including capability of writing EOD and solid presentation skills
• Provide training that will aid in developing others on process improvements
• Becomes a team player working along all levels of TETRA’s Organization
• Other as defined by Regional Manufacturing Director or Plant Manager

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering required
• EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years of active process/project experience in Manufacturing Environment
• TRAVEL: 10%
• OTHER:
  • Ability to serve on Emergency Response Team such as fire brigade, HAZMAT, rescue, and/or first responder
  • 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.