Process Engineer

Chemical Process Engineer

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Process Engineer to join our Ashland, LLC (ISP Technologies) business at our Calvert City, Kentucky plant. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Specialty Chemicals Production function. This position will report to Operations Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews daily operation of batch production areas and performs process troubleshooting.
• Collect and analyze data for process optimization to maintain and improve quality/yields and to detect problems that may result in reduced rates and product quality non-compliance.
• Works with Operations Manager and other Production department staff with ongoing continuous improvement efforts.
• Works with Process Operators, Engineers, Supervisors, and other site personnel to develop, implement, and improve process control systems within the plant.
• Works with Research and Development/Pilot Plant on new products.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1 - 5 years in chemical manufacturing environment. Co-op's/intern experience counts.
• Individual must be able to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Manager.
• Must be capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• Must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit within the manufacturing process area. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Previous chemical plant manufacturing experience in a GMP and/or PSM facility.
• Ability to interface well with employees involved in process engineering work, including Process Operators, Manufacturing Engineers, and members of site Leadership Team.
• Ability to perform physical activities which include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting 25 lbs., or reaching depending on the work activity required. Work is performed in an office/plant environment with frequent trips to the operating areas to formulate plans, inspect equipment or processes and collect data.
• Training required to perform the job properly may require this position to travel <10% of the time.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our solvers grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our solvers make all the difference in our success.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.