Process Engineer

Who we are:

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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Job Highlights

The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing chemical processes in order to increase process efficiency and productivity. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Initiate and implement process changes that improve process performance, efficiency and process safety. Ensure that necessary Process Safety information including P&ID's, operating procedures and interlock matrices are identified and updated accordingly.

• Conduct regular and frequent review of process performance against expected parameters to identify deviations that affect efficiency and rates

• Prepare basic process design packages for the initiation and execution of capital projects that support improvements in their respective units

• Provide technical support to operations and environmental to troubleshoot problems and support regulatory compliance

• Provide necessary technical training in support of operations regarding process changes and new processes

• Lead process safety studies

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering

• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience, including prior experience in a PSM facility.

• Broad understanding of chemical process fundamentals and the essential elements of process safety management

• Knowledge of standard and engineering software tools and programs

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills

What we offer you:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

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Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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