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Ketjen Corporation · 2 days ago

Manufacturing Process Engineer-3

Pasadena, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. The Manufacturing Process Engineer III plays a key role in driving business growth and continuous improvement within the refinery catalyst manufacturing operations, focusing on process design and engineering activities.

ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrial

Responsibilities

Provide process design leadership for change and expansion projects across all production facilities on site

Develop and apply expertise in refinery catalyst manufacturing, serving as a technical resource to the organization

Lead and support mass and energy balance development, PFDs, P&IDs, PHAs/EHAs, PSV design, and commissioning/start-up activities

Lead small project teams during the pre-project (front-end engineering) phase, ensuring quality, planning, and timely delivery

Contribute as a process design team member on larger projects through detailed engineering and execution phases

Develop and champion initiatives that drive significant improvements in cost, quality, operability, capacity, and HS&E performance

Apply working knowledge of process economics to support sound technical and business decisions

Act as a subject matter expert in process design, supporting standardization, training, and coaching across the organization

Partner effectively with operations, engineering, and other stakeholders at all levels of the manufacturing organization

Support safe, reliable operations through strong equipment, instrumentation, and basic process control knowledge

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess DesignMassEnergy BalancesProcess Equipment KnowledgeCross-Functional TeamworkCuriosityProject ManagementCollaborationIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an operating plant environment, process design group, or R&D organization

Strong command of material and energy balance calculations

Demonstrated knowledge of process design fundamentals, including mass and heat balances, PFDs/P&IDs, PHAs/EHAs, PSV design, and commissioning/start-up

Proficient knowledge of process equipment and instrumentation

Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across a manufacturing organization

Strong alignment with Ketjen's core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity