Project Engineer

Job description: *Must be a US Citizen and local to Cincinnati.* Someone with grit who is practical, resourceful, and comfortable solving problems with the resources available. The right person will have a duct tape and paperclips mindset, roll up their sleeves, work effectively with employees at every level, and take ownership through completion. This is not a role for someone who wants to remain behind a desk or manage projects only through outside vendors. Recruiters should look for candidates who can combine sound chemical engineering fundamentals with plant-floor troubleshooting, capital project execution, controls or automation exposure, and a collaborative approach. The preferred candidate has approximately five years of experience and is looking for a company where they can grow long term. Key Experience Areas * Capital project development, budgeting, implementation, and completion * Plant controls programming and troubleshooting * Process controls support and improvement * Process automation design and implementation * Equipment and technology implementation * Training operating personnel on new equipment and technologies * Engineering standards and technical documentation * Process and product development support * PSM, EHS, Quality Management System, and ISO compliance * Coordination with outside engineering firms when specialized expertise is required Preferred Experience * APG production experience, particularly alkyl polyglucosides or related biodegradable, non-ionic surfactants, would be a major advantage * Schneider Electric controls or systems knowledge * Additional chemical manufacturing project experience Qualifications: Nonnegotiable Requirements * *Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering* * Approximately* five years* of relevant process or project engineering experience * *Chemical process industry experience* * Experience developing and managing *capital projects and budgets* * Ability and willingness to work hands-on in the plant * Strong communication, organization, ownership, and execution skills Why is This a Great Opportunity: Visible ownership and meaningful impact Broad engineering exposure Career-growth opportunity A practical, collaborative culture A growing global specialty-chemical organization Evidence of continued investment and expansion Exposure to more sustainable chemistry *Salary Type *: Annual Salary *Salary Min *: $ 90000 *Salary Max *: $ 100000 *Currency Type *: USD