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Job Title: R&D Chemical Engineer

Position Summary:
The R&D Chemical Engineer plays a vital role in fostering innovation, enhancing product quality, and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of plant operations. This position is focused on advanced engineering design, technical issue resolution, and support for process safety and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth engineering analyses to troubleshoot and optimize process operations.

• Design and specify new process equipment (e.g., heat exchangers) to meet production targets.

• Update and maintain process safety documentation, including PSV calculations and release scenarios.

• Lead Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to assess process risks and propose safety measures.

• Develop safe work procedures and maintenance protocols for systems involving hazardous chemicals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and HSE.

• Perform other assigned duties in support of plant and R&D goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to apply engineering principles to complex challenges.

• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach and the capacity to build relationships with operations teams.

• Proficient in time and project management, capable of working autonomously under pressure.

• Thorough understanding of chemical processes, process safety management, and engineering standards.

• Familiarity with regulatory and quality frameworks (ISO 9001/14001, environmental compliance).

• Hands-on experience with process simulation and design software (e.g., Aspen Plus, CAD).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

• Experience in data analysis using spreadsheets and databases.

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and lab techniques is preferred.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering is a plus.