Chemical Engineering
Senior Process Engineer
Chicago, IL
$108,000 to $137,000 a year
The employer is an independent energy company with upstream and midstream operations.
Our Chicago office is growing, and we need a Senior Process Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative chemical engineering group and report to the chemical engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Chicago location.
What you’ll do
- Run designed experiments to improve process capability
- Monitor and optimize unit operations for yield, quality and cost
- Develop P&IDs, mass balances and process documentation
- Lead process hazard analyses and management-of-change reviews
- Troubleshoot production issues with operations and maintenance
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
- Knowledge of process safety practices
- Strong chemical engineering fundamentals
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Six Sigma certification
- Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $108,000 – $137,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Annual performance bonus
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Employee assistance program
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
