Chemical Production / Process Engineer

Production/Process Engineer – Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
West Bank, south of Baton Rouge, LA | Full-time, onsite

Targeting $110,000-$135,000 base, depending on experience

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About the opportunity
We're partnered with a growing global specialty chemical manufacturer to hire a Production/Process Engineer at its Louisiana plant. You'll own the technical side of a polymer production unit, with real ownership, visibility, and room to grow. This is a confidential search, and we'll reach out to qualified applicants directly.

What you'll do

• Take ownership of how your unit runs, from safety and quality to reliability and cost
• Lead process safety work, including MOCs, hazard reviews, and incident investigations
• Dig into operating data to solve process and equipment problems at the root
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality on improvement projects
• Build procedures and training, and help develop newer engineers

What we're looking for

• Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Several years of hands-on experience in a chemical, polymer, or batch manufacturing plant
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a practical, mechanical mindset
• Comfortable working across teams on the plant floor

Nice to have

• DCS and SAP experience
• Lean or Six Sigma background

Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and ongoing training and development.

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