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Process Engineer - Chemical | Kingsport, Tennessee

Direct Hire | Full-time | On-site

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our client’s team and work closely with the operators in the control room, conduct various engineering studies and evaluations, design process equipment, and implement process improvements. Assignments include plant, processing, and production operations.

Open to recent grads with internship experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the application and adherence of HSE and PSM standards and guidelines

• Participate in HAZOPS, LOPA, and incident investigation.

• Suggest and implement technical improvement or new technology to improve the plant competitiveness.

• Provide process engineering assistance to troubleshoot major operational problems and maximize asset utilization.

• Identify ways to increase product yields, reduce variable costs, and develop the associated process scope to achieve the expected results.

• Provide process assistance to the units as needed.

• Design and implement capital projects: design process system, develop process flow diagram, develop piping and instrumentation diagram, write equipment and control specifications, perform material and energy balances.

• Perform process commissioning and support start up activities during capital project execution.

• Ensure the transfer of processes and new products from R&D to Production.

• Follow up scale-up activities and document them in written reports.

• Study, develop, and implement the new processes required for the production of new products.

• Recommend, design, conduct, and evaluate process testing for the purpose of quantifying unit performance for cost reduction.

• Execute and/or follow up studies and projects in the domain of process improvement and/or development.

• Provide technical training for employees as identified.

• Develop written documentation about the production processes and facility and keep them up to date.

• Perform auxiliary duties as assigned.

• Support the Operations manager in coaching the operational teams regarding process safety.

• Contribute to the industrial network in the Global Business Unit to exchange best practices.

• Contribute to the alert duty group being the contact for operational teams outside office hours.

• Wear appropriate PPE

Minimum Requirements/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

• 1-3 years of experience in chemical process engineering

• Skilled in Analysis, Design Skills, Presenting Technical Information, Equipment Maintenance, Conceptual Skills, Quality Focus, General Consulting Skills, Control Engineering, Production Planning

• Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Client Benefits

• Full benefits package

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.