We are seeking an ambitious Senior Chemical Engineer with well-rounded technical knowledge in areas of mass transfer unit operations (evaporation, distillation), metals precipitation, and/or hazardous industrial wastewater treatment within an oil recycling facility, oil refinery, petrochemical or chemical manufacturing plant, or hazardous waste treatment/processing operation. This a HIGH VISIBILITY process engineering role that will be groomed to become the Chief Technical Officer for a rapidly growing American industrial waste processor.

Essential Job Function include:

Design, develop, and optimize oil/water separation processes focused on mass transfer and energy balances of critical unit operations supporting industrial wastewater treatment. Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and economic evaluations. Develop detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for new capital improvement projects. Coordinate with vendors to specify and procure new process equipment and instrumentation. Oversee capital project planning, construction, commissioning, and startup of new processes and technologies in a plant environment. Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with process safety standards and air/water environmental regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and maintenance. Serve as internal subject matter expert (SME) in oil/water separation and recovery technologies.

 Qualifications include:

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering. 8+ years as a Process Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Manager within a petroleum refinery, re-refinery, oil recovery or recycling facility, petrochemical or chemical manufacturing plant, or hazardous industrial waste processing, incineration, and/or disposal operation. Practical working knowledge of principals of chemical engineering, including heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics for pump sizing, and pressure loss calculations. Operations or design experience with mass/heat transfer, including evaporation and distillation column unit operations involving a wide variety of feedstocks. Knowledge or exposure to industrial wastewater treatment processes, such as oil/water separations, filtration, thermal/chemical treatment, metals precipitation, sludge dewatering, and/or solid waste management. Knowledge or exposure to biological wastewater technologies, such membrane bioreactors (MBR) is a plus. Knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, process design and engineering standards (ASME, API). Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS). Experience with AutoCAD is a plus. Excellent multitasking and problem-solving skills required to manage multiple complex tasks and solve complex and multi-dimensional issues. Excellent organizational skills with high-level of attention to detail. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Low travel expectations, <10%.

Compensation includes an attractive salary commensurate with experience, bonus incentives, comprehensive benefits, matching 401K, and paid vacation. Paid relocation is provided to Southwest Ohio. Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.