Job description
Join ApexChem Industries, a leader in sustainable chemical production, to advance scalable process designs and optimize operations across our Houston campus. We are seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer with strong expertise in process development, safety, and project leadership.
In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive performance improvements, scale pilot processes to production, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
Responsibility
- Lead process design and optimization activities for new and existing chemical production lines, from concept to commissioning.
- Develop and validate process models using HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and other simulation tools.
- Perform mass and energy balances, heat integration, and design of experiments to improve yields and reduce energy use.
- Oversee scale-up from pilot plant to production scale, ensuring process safety and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with R&D, operations, and maintenance to troubleshoot issues and implement robust operating procedures.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic initiatives.
- Lead Process Safety Management activities, risk assessments, and incident investigations as required.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in process engineering within chemical manufacturing or related industries.
- Strong proficiency with process simulation tools (HYSYS, Aspen Plus) and Excel-based modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage budgets, and mentor junior engineers.
- Solid understanding of process safety, units operations, and environmental regulations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with DOE, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.