Job description
Join Nexus Chemical Solutions, a leader in sustainable chemical processing, as a Senior Chemical Engineer in Houston. You will lead process development, scale-up, and optimization efforts across petrochemical and specialty chemical operations.
We offer a collaborative, innovation-driven environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for leadership in cross-functional teams.
Responsibility
- Lead design and optimization of chemical processes from concept through commissioning and start-up.
- Perform process simulations (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and DOE studies to drive improvements.
- Develop mass and energy balances, PFDs/P&IDs, equipment specs, and process narratives.
- Oversee scale-up from lab/pilot to commercial plant, including risk assessment and validation.
- Collaborate with HSE and QA to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional project execution within budget and schedule.
- Identify energy and cost-saving opportunities; implement optimization projects; monitor KPIs.
Qualification
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering; M.S. preferred; 5+ years in process engineering within chemical manufacturing.
- Proficient with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, MATLAB/Excel, and data analytics.
- Strong knowledge of unit operations, mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and reactor design.
- Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, and vendor interactions.
- Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and risk assessment methodologies.
- US work authorization; ability to work on-site in Houston with occasional travel.