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As a Sr. Chemical Engineer, you're responsible for leading the design, optimization, and improvement of chemical processes and systems to support operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and production reliability. This role provides technical expertise, drives engineering solutions for complex issues, and supports cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant chemical engineering outcomes.
Key Responsibilities.
- Lead the development, simulation, and optimization of chemical processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost performance.
- Conduct feasibility studies, material and energy balances, and risk assessments for process changes and new installations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and operational variability.
- Perform root-cause analyses and implement sustainable corrective
and preventive actions. - Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure reliable and stable process performance.
- Lead or support HAZOP, risk assessments, and safety reviews for processes and equipment modifications.
- Lead engineering scopes for capital and improvement projects, from concept through commissioning.
- Prepare engineering documentation including P&IDs, process specifications, control strategies, and technical reports.
- Utilize process data, statistical tools, and advanced analytics to monitor performance and recommend improvements.
- Develop technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers and technicians.
- Lead technical workstreams and contribute to capability building within the engineering function.
- Identify opportunities to enhance sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental performance.
- Evaluate new technologies, materials, and process innovations for potential implementation.
Other Responsibilities
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- Min 5 - 7 years relevant experience in a Chemical/Wafer Fab manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of process safety, unit operations, thermodynamics, and process control.
- Experience with engineering tools (e.g., Aspen Plus/HYSYS, AutoCAD, PI, Six Sigma)
- Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive technical
decisions.
