<p>Annual Wage Range: $77,981.60 - $107,224.70</p> <p>Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses</p> <p>Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)</p> <p>Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Grace is hiring a Process Technology (PT) Engineer to join our Specialty Catalyst Process Technology team.</p> <p>The PT Engineer provides scale-up and technical support for product development and commercialization. They also support the optimization and cost-savings efforts and will leverage your technical expertise to solve complex problems.</p> <p>The Process Technology Engineer is on-site in Baton Rouge, LA and reports to the Process Technology Manager.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Work safely in an industrial atmosphere and champion a strong safety culture </li><li>Develop and implement projects to increase plant productivity, decrease production costs, and improve overall EHS performance </li><li>Work closely with process chemists to drive continuous improvement </li><li>Provide support for production campaigns by conducting appropriate Process Hazards Analysis, compilation of technical documentation, and direct unit support </li><li>Own commercialization process by completing technology transfers to drive products to routine operation </li><li>Assist in troubleshooting requests from manufacturing team in support of commercial products </li><li>Lead start-up and commissioning efforts </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements and Environment</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders </li><li>Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection </li><li>Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, high temperatures, and noisy surroundings. </li><li>Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Chemical and/or petro-chemical experience </li><li>Co-op or internship experience </li><li>Sig Sigma Certification, Education or experience in statistics </li><li>Experience with Minitab or other statistical software </li><li>Experience demonstrating time management skills and attention to detail </li><li>Experience taking the initiative, being self-motivated and working independently </li><li>Experience collaborating with team members and cross-functionally </li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) </li></ul> <p>#LI-CA1</p> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance </li><li>Life Insurance and Disability </li><li>Grace Wellness Program </li><li>Flexible Workplace </li><li>Retirement Plans </li><li>401(k) Company Match </li><li>Paid Vacation and Holidays </li><li>Parental Leave (salaried only) </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Company Donation Match Program </li></ul> <p>Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge</p>