Job description
Join NovaChem Solutions, a leading innovator in sustainable chemical processing, as a Senior Chemical Engineer in Houston. You will design, simulate, and optimize complex chemical processes, partnering with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. We offer a premium compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for career advancement.
At NovaChem, we emphasize collaboration, integrity, and curiosity. If you excel at translating science into practical, profitable operations, we want you on our team.
Responsibility
- Lead process design and optimization for petrochemical and specialty chemicals projects.
- Develop and scale-up reactor and separation systems using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, and MATLAB.
- Perform mass and energy balances, process simulations, and P&ID development.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, safety, and quality teams to ensure compliant, efficient operations.
- Conduct HAZOP studies and implement process safety improvements.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive design-for-manufacturability and cost optimization.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, capital cost estimates, and project justifications.
- Support troubleshooting and data analysis for pilot plant tests and commercial facilities.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of chemical process design, optimization, or operations experience.
- Strong proficiency in Aspen Plus/HYSYS, MATLAB; experience with CFD tools is a plus.
- Hands-on knowledge of process safety, P&ID, PFD development, and HAZOP.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel up to 15% and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.