Chemical Process Engineer

Tessenderlo Group

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Chemical Engineering preferred; Mechanical or related fields accepted with a strong process background.
  • 3-5 years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or similar process industry.
  • Strong understanding of P&IDs, PFDs, process calculations, and equipment specifications.
  • Ability to travel 30-40% for site support; comfortable working in operational environments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily process engineering support for production units.
  • Conduct key engineering calculations such as line and pump sizing.
  • Develop and update PFDs, P&IDs, and perform Mass & Energy Balances.
  • Create specifications for equipment and control valves.
  • Support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including MOCs and HAZOPs.
  • Troubleshoot plant issues during site visits and support turnarounds and startups.
  • Collaborate with Project Services on small capital projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee premiums.
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5% and profit-sharing contributions.
  • Short-term incentive awards based on performance.
  • Generous tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave, plus up to $7,500 for adoption assistance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you a hands-on Process Engineer who thrives on solving complex plant problems, optimizing processes, and working both in the office and in the field? If you enjoy variety, ownership, and supporting different production sites, this Process Engineer II role on our Technical Services team could be a great fit.

Based at our Phoenix, AZ corporate office (with 30-40% travel), you'll support several U.S. plants, improve reliability and safety, and play a key role in small capital projects.

While this role is based out of our Phoenix, AZ corporate office (preferred for collaboration with our engineering team), we are open to considering candidates who reside within a reasonable driving distance of one of our U.S. plant locations.

Eligible locations include: Fresno, CA; Defiance, OH; Dubuque, IA; Eufaula, AL; Billings, MT; and our Phoenix, AZ (Corporate Headquarters).

What You'll Do

Provide day-to-day process engineering support for different production units.
Perform key engineering calculations: line sizing, pump sizing, PSV sizing (API 520/521).
Develop and update PFDs, P&IDs, and Mass & Energy Balances.
Create equipment and control valve specifications.
Support PSM activities including MOCs, HAZOPs and compliance reviews.
Troubleshoot plant issues during site visits; support turnarounds and startups.
Collaborate with Project Services on small capital projects.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring
• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred (Mechanical/related disciplines accepted with strong process background).
• Hands-on field experience in a chemical plant, refinery or similar process industry.
• 3-5 years of process engineering experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Comfortable working in operating units - climbing stairs/ladders, troubleshooting equipment and engaging with operators.
• Strong understanding of P&IDs, PFDs, process calculations and equipment specs.
• Ability to travel 30-40% for site support.
• Exposure to PSM, MOC, HAZOP and API/ASME codes (a plus).
• Organized, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

If you're a Process Engineer who enjoys meaningful field work, technical depth and influencing multiple sites, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley
  • Work/life balance
  • Fun and rewarding environment
  • Learning, development and teamwork
  • Community involvement/outreach
  • Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:
  • Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
  • 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
  • 401(k) company profit-sharing contribution at year-end, up to 4% of annual base salary
  • Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
  • Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
  • Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
  • Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
  • Paid maternity and parental time off
  • Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
  • Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Company referral program

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