Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

 

 

 

 

Position: Senior Process Engineer

Location:  Tulsa, OK | Riverton, WY | Cairo, OH | Beaumont, TX | Anacortes, WA | Richmond, CA | Toledo, OH | Remote options considered for significant Sulfuric Acid experience

Reports to: UltraPure Acid Technology Manager

 

 

Compensation: $125,000- 135,000+ Bonus + Benefits (salaried, exempt)

The range shown reflects the targeted pay scale. Actual pay within the range depends on work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education. Specific salary details can be discussed during the hiring process. Posted compensation reflects base salary only and excludes bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, and other incentives.

 

At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

 

About this Role and About You

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Engineer to join our Technology Team. This position serves as a critical technical resource bridging the Technology Team's process design capabilities with the operational needs of our Sulfuric Acid and Spent Acid Regeneration (SAR) manufacturing network. The successful candidate will be an experienced chemical engineer with a deep passion for process design, rigorous technical problem-solving, and a proven ability to drive projects from concept through execution.

 

This role operates with a broad mandate — developing and owning front-end process designs, scoping capital and improvement projects, and providing expert-level technical support to plant operations across our UPA and SPPC Spent Acid site network. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment where they can pivot between deep technical analysis and hands-on plant engagement.

 

About Our Technology Team

 

Our Technology team is the technical heartbeat of our sulfuric acid and spent acid regeneration business. We develop the process design standards, simulation tools, and technical frameworks that guide our manufacturing network. The Technology team partners directly with plant operations to deliver innovative, safe, and economically sound process solutions — and this Senior Process Engineer role sits at the intersection of that technical innovation and operational impact.

 

Qualifications

 

· B.S. in Chemical Engineering required

· 7–10+ years of progressive process engineering experience in chemical, petrochemical, or specialty chemical manufacturing

· Demonstrated experience in process design — PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and equipment specifications

· Proven ability to scope and lead engineering projects from concept through implementation

· Strong technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose complex process issues and drive resolution

· Ability and willingness to travel to plant sites as needed (estimated 20–40%)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

 

 

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

 

· Sulfuric acid plant experience (contact process, double absorption, SO₂ handling, converter operations, acid towers/absorbers) — strongly preferred

· Spent acid regeneration (SAR) process experience — a significant plus

· Proficiency in Aspen Plus and/or Aspen HYSYS — strongly preferred

· Experience with HAZOP/PHA facilitation and MOC processes

· Capital project development experience (AACE cost classes, FEED studies, project scoping)

· Prior experience in a technology center, R&D, or corporate engineering function is desirable

 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

 

· Position may be based at a UPA site (Tulsa, OK; Riverton, WY; Cairo, OH) or an SPPC Spent Acid Regeneration site (Beaumont, TX; Anacortes, WA; Richmond, CA; Toledo, OH) although a remote option will be considered with significant sulfuric acid experience.

· Must be comfortable working in both office/laboratory environments and industrial plant environments, including exposure to heat, noise, and chemical processing areas

· Must be physically able to perform plant walkthroughs, climb stairs and ladders, and conduct field inspections in PPE-required environments

· Travel to other company sites, conferences, and vendor/contractor facilities will be required

 

Responsibilities