Job Description
Job Description
Ready to jump into a high-impact chemical engineering role supporting critical plant operations? We’re looking for a skilled Chemical Engineer to step into a one-year contract assignment at a major chemical manufacturing facility in the Geismar, LA area. This is a hands-on operations-focused role supporting water treatment, ammonia storage systems, and plant startup activities — perfect for an engineer who thrives on solving problems and keeping complex systems running smoothly.
🔧 What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll serve as the go-to technical resource for several essential plant systems:
Operational & Technical Support
- Perform routine monitoring of water treatment systems (Pretreatment, ROs, Cooling Towers).
- Oversee NH₃ storage operations including tanks, pumps, refrigeration compressors, condensers, and flare systems.
- Troubleshoot operational issues alongside operations, maintenance, reliability, and management.
- Manage media and resin changes to maintain strong water quality and system performance.
- Provide technical input for capital projects tied to water treatment and ammonia storage.
- Offer technical support for corrective actions and system improvements.
Process Safety & Compliance
- Participate in PSM activities including MOCs, PHAs, and PSSRs .
- Support plant startup activities — including willingness to work 12-hour shifts during NH₃ plant startup rotations.
Engineering Tools
- Utilize simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, HTRI, and PipeFlo for small heat exchanger work and system modeling.
🎓 What You Bring
- 5–10 years of experience as a degreed Chemical Engineer .
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills across operations and maintenance teams.
- TWIC card (or ability to obtain one) .
- Hands-on experience in plant operations, troubleshooting, or process engineering.
- Familiarity with water treatment systems and ammonia storage operations.
- Solid understanding of PSM processes and documentation.
📍 Location
- Onsite role in the Geismar, LA area.
Job Tags
Contract work, Shift work,