Chemical Engineer

Position: Chemical Engineer Location/s: Orange, TX Duration: 6 months contract (with the possibility to extend or convert depending on performance and needs) Pay Rate: $49.
00 - $54.
00/hr.
(Depending on experience) Shift: 1st Shift Benefits/Incentive: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.
) We are seeking a Production Chemical Engineer! Job Responsibilities: Lead productivity projects yielding significant reductions in defects/costs and increased productivity Maintain engineering documents and participate in PHAs that execute recommendations to eliminate process safety hazards Develop Pre-Feed/FEL-1 packages for capital projects Work on projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement Utilize Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization Work closely with other operational engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE Utilize the MOC process to manage changes Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed Develop new SOPs or update existing ones as needed Relief valve sizing and package creation.
You Must Have: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility Pre-Employment Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check (7-year felony + sex offender) Must pass a pre-employment drug test (10 panels for recreational drugs and opiates) Applicants for employment must be U.
S.
Citizens or national, U.
S.
permanent residents (i.
e.
, current Green Card holders), or lawfully admitted into the U.
S.
as a refugee or granted asylum.