Arkema · 6 days ago
Principal Engineer Job
Mulberry, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expArkema is seeking a Principal Engineer to work with interdisciplinary professionals to implement solutions that enhance safety, health, and environmental standards. The role involves leading engineering projects, collaborating with various teams to drive product innovation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
IndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of equipment for business unit facilities
Develop plans to upgrade electrical infrastructure across business unit North America plants
Develop and maintain contractor and vendor relationships and contracts related to engineering projects, to maximize productivity and project output, while balancing cost at all North American locations
Collaborate with business leaders in our new product introduction process to evaluate and assist in prioritizing growth opportunities
Collaborate with Research and Development and Operations Leadership to conduct plant trials and scale-ups on new product opportunities
Collaborate with other professionals to develop and implement a PSM program including Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analysis, Pre-Startup Safety Review, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, Incident Investigation, and Compliance Audits
Develop and manage project implementation schedules to ensure that they meet or exceed company and customer expectations, while maximizing the utilization of plant equipment and personnel across the North American plant network
Collaborate with other professionals in developing and implementing a Mechanical Integrity Program in accordance with OSHA PSM, Arkema standards and generally accepted good engineering practices – Tank, critical pipelines, over pressure devices, civil and structural inspections, and corrective actions
Responsible for developing operating procedures and training for implemented projects
Upgrade existing processes and control systems
Manage and track spending to ensure projects are done on budget and on time
Lead and optimize process scale-ups while applying best engineering practices
Support driving to a zero-injury work culture
Design and implement all projects in accordance with plant, local, and federal regulatory and safety standards
Support and maintain the development of engineering and construction standards
Share engineering experience with less knowledgeable engineers to develop skill levels
Domestic travel up to 10%, as required
Other job duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Extremely organized, self-directed, ability to multi-task and document practices on a routine basis as well as interface and communicate effectively with all departments in a manufacturing setting, required
Experience with chemical, mechanical, and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment including piping, fluid mechanics, pump mechanics, process controls and design, required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, required
10+ years of experience in process manufacturing (chemical preferred) and 3+ years of experience project engineering experience, required
Preferred
Electrical and controls knowledge is a plus
Experience with Mechanical Integrity Program (tanks, over-pressure devices, pressure vessels, and piping systems), preferred
Chemical Engineering degree strongly preferred
Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) policies and practices, preferred
Company
Arkema
Arkema produces speciality chemicals.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (2)
2021 (5)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.47B2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $584.71M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $450.07M
2024-03-14Post Ipo Debt· $435.31M
Leadership Team
Thierry Le Hénaff
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Marie-José Donsion
Group CFO
Recent News
2026-01-15
2026-01-14
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