Chemical Engineer

K-Solv has the ability to bring in many different petroleum streams for blending. We take the streams that, by themselves, could not be utilized in the gasoline process. With our own lab and numerous tanks, we are able to blend these streams together and make them acceptable for gasoline blend stock. This allows us to turn our customers' off spec fuels into something valuable, thereby, reducing waste cost and turning your off spec stream into revenue.

The Chemical Engineer will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving chemical processes while ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. This position works closely with operations personnel, environmental professionals, customers, and management to identify process improvements, troubleshoot operational challenges, and support the successful execution of chemical manufacturing, treatment, recycling, and waste management projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and optimize chemical processes to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Monitor daily plant operations and provide technical support to production personnel.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, operating procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct process analyses and recommend improvements to increase productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations, process modeling, and engineering evaluations.
• Assist with chemical treatment, waste processing, recycling, and environmental remediation projects.
• Investigate process deviations, equipment failures, and operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support environmental compliance efforts related to air emissions, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with EHS&S personnel to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state regulations.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and treatment methods to improve operational performance.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering studies, operating procedures, and project documentation.
• Provide technical support during customer meetings, regulatory inspections, and audits.
• Assist in capital project planning, equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Support laboratory testing, process validation, and quality control initiatives.
• Perform other engineering and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3–7 years of chemical engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, environmental services, petrochemical processing, industrial wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, or related industries.
• Experience with industrial process operations and troubleshooting preferred. Experience in environmental compliance and regulatory requirements is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities

• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and reaction engineering.
• Knowledge of industrial chemical processes and process optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, TSCA, and related environmental regulations.
• Experience conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Current TWIC Card
• Valid Driver's License

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