Chemical Process Engineer

Chemical Process Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing Plant

Location: Wharton / Conroe, TX
Industry: Batch Chemical Manufacturing
Compensation:Up to $100,000/year + Bonus Potential + Comprehensive Benefits
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Improve Processes. Scale New Products. Lead Process Safety.

We are seeking a highly motivated Chemical Process Engineer to join a growing batch chemical manufacturing operation. This is a high-impact technical role focused on process optimization, product scale-up, process safety, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will serve as the technical owner of manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Manufacturing Excellence

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, throughput, yield, and profitability.
• Reduce batch cycle times, energy consumption, raw material losses, and operating costs.
• Monitor process performance using engineering and statistical analysis.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop process performance metrics and continuous improvement plans.

Product Scale-Up & Process Development

• Lead scale-up activities from laboratory development through commercial manufacturing.
• Develop manufacturing strategies for new products and process technologies.
• Coordinate plant trials, validation batches, and technology transfers.
• Establish critical process parameters and operating windows for safe production.
• Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Laboratory, and Operations teams.

Process Safety & Risk Management

• Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOP reviews, and risk assessments.
• Manage and oversee the facility's Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Evaluate process, equipment, raw material, and procedural changes for safety and operational impact.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support compliance with environmental, safety, and chemical manufacturing regulations.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and operating procedures.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure alignment with NFPA codes and applicable U.S. air and water regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a Chemical Process Engineering role within a batch processing environment.
• Hands-on experience with batch chemical processes.
• Proven background in process scale-up and commercialization.
• Experience leading or participating in PHA, HAZOP, and risk assessments.
• Experience managing MOC programs and supporting PSM initiatives.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and U.S. environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience within specialty chemicals, coatings, additives, resins, polymers, or related industries.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish.

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to $100,000/year
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities
• High-Impact Technical Leadership Role
• Opportunity to Drive Plant Performance, Innovation, and Safety Excellence

Apply Today

If you're passionate about process optimization, process safety, and bringing new products from the lab to full-scale production, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance while helping shape the future of a growing chemical operation.

Please apply and submit your resume to: for Consideration.