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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 2 hours ago

Iodine Process Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently recruiting for an Iodine Process Engineer/Chemist at a chemical company in northwest Houston. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing processes for extracting and purifying iodine from various sources, while collaborating with plant engineers and R&D teams to improve process efficiency and product quality.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Design and improve processes and custom equipment used for iodine and iodine compounds production, from raw extraction to purified output

Manage and refine the blow-out process to recover iodine from brines, including acidification and oxidation

Manage processes to achieve high-purity iodine, often involving techniques like separating iodine from brine and then solidifying it in a prill tower

Develop processes for other applications, such as the sulfur-iodine water-splitting cycle for hydrogen production and the process for creating ultrapure titanium through the decomposition of titanium iodides in brine water

Analyze process data, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement continuous improvements for process efficiency, safety, and product quality

Collaborate with plant engineers, R&D, and maintenance teams to specify, scale, and validate new equipment and technologies

Qualification

Iodine extraction experienceChemical process engineeringThermodynamics knowledgeReaction kinetics expertiseProcess control knowledgeChemical production systems designTeam collaboration