Chemical Engineer - Production BAY

Albemarle Corporation provides innovative development, manufacturing and marketing of complex

chemicals and services that create customer value and shareholder wealth. Focusing on Chemistry for

life, we are a global supplier of specialty chemicals that provide an overall benefit to the world in which we live.

 

Albemarle Corporation is seeking a Chemical Engineer - Production for its Bayport, Texas Location.

Job Responsibilities include: Provide technical support and solutions for production Guide and support process hazard analyses  Provide unit optimization and capital project management Lead startup, troubleshooting and production related duties Develop and implement safety, quality, environmental and profit improvement projects

Essentials Qualifications:

BS Chemical Engineering degree

5 to 10 years of chemical process or production experience

Strong written and verbal, communication and leadership skillsPractical equipment knowledge (sizing, troubleshooting, operation, etc) Pumps/ Blowers, Heat Exchangers, Piping, Etc Desire to work in operating unit on day-to-day issues and identify / solve long term problems Proven record of working with Operators, Maintenance Technicians, etc Willing to take on-call coverage once/month, nights/weekends as req'd Well developed skills in a team approach to problem solving Basic instrumentation knowledge (level, flow, pressure, etc) 

 

Desired Qualifications:Solids handling experience Batch processing Basic knowledge of SPC Basic process control/DCS knowledge: Loop tuning, understanding control schemes and logic Start-up/ Commissioning experience Basic Utility Systems knowledge: Steam Boilers, Cooling Water, Compressed Air, Chilled Water NWA or equivalent statistical software experience Inorganic analytical equipment knowledge:  XRD/XRF,  BET  SA

 

Relocation to Houston provided

 

How to Apply:

Albemarle will not hire any individual who is not legally eligible, under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, to work in the United States. Only candidates meeting the identified qualifications need to apply to jobs@albemarle.com with " Chemical Engineer - Production BAY" in the subject line. Albemarle Corporation offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Compensation will be determined by applicant experience and qualifications. EOE/AA/MF/D/V

Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty chemicals.  Our products and services enhance the value of our customers’ end products by improving performance, providing essential product attributes, lowering cost and simplifying processing.  We sell a highly diversified mix of products to a wide range of customers, including: manufacturers of consumer electronics, building and construction materials, automotive parts, packaging, pharmachemicals and agrichemiclas, and petroleum refiners.  Our commercial and geographic diversity, technical expertise, flexible low-cost global manufacturing base and experienced management team enable us to maintain leading market positions in those areas of the specialty chemicals industry in which we operate.  With over 4,100 employees in 46 locations around the world, we serve more than 3,400 customers throughout 100 countries.  Our operations are managed and reported as three business segments: Polymer Additives, Catalysts and Fine Chemicals. 

Learn more about Albemarle at www.albemarle.com