Chemical Process Engineer

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for our specialty chemicals client located in Memphis, TN.

- Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years process engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing or related sector required

- IN OFFICE ROLE at company manufacturing location in West Memphis plus up to 10% domestic travel

- Base salary of $100k to $125k DOE plus 10% bonus opportunity and benefits

- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

This role serves as a Chemical Process Engineer for Specialty Chemicals focused primarily on the oil & gas sector. Work is both technical and hands on in nature and relies on experience and independent judgment to perform the functions of the job.

Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.

- Conduct process simulations, heat and material balance calculations, and scale-up activities from lab/pilot to production.

- Prepare and review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and other technical documentation.

- Monitor and analyze process performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, yield improvement, and waste minimization.

- Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

- Lead or participate in hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), risk assessments, and safety reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

- Collaborate with R&D, operations, and project teams to implement new technologies and process improvements.

- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

- Provide training and mentorship to plant personnel on process engineering fundamentals and safe work practices.

- Support capital projects by defining process requirements, evaluating vendor proposals, and overseeing commissioning/start-up activities.

- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and other applicable standards.

- Track and report process KPIs to management, recommending strategies for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of process engineering experience

- Background in specialty chemicals strongly preferred

- Experience within the oil & gas sector a plus

- Proficiency with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 required

- Proficiency in Factory Talk required

- Proficiency with Scada Software required

- Proficiency with AutoCAD required

- Microsoft and SQL Server experience preferred