Process Engineer
Ecoservices
Long Beach, CA
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
Our Business Line
- Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.
- Competitive pay
- Full benefit package starting day 1
- 401k matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
In some cases, compensation may fall outside of this range depending on factors, including a candidate's qualification, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Position Overview
The Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring and optimizing plant process performance for improving plant safety, reliability, and efficiency.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide plant production troubleshooting support and technical support for assigned projects.
- Investigate and implement ways to reduce costs in Plant processes.
- Author FEL1 Capital Project scope & justifications.
- Assist with prioritizing maintenance work.
- Execute small capital projects, including field construction supervision.
- Arrange and supervise contractors for assigned projects.
- Participate in HSES (Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability) teams/meetings to address safety and environmental issues.
- Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Perform release calculations for environmental releases.
- Analyze problems/opportunities and participate in identifying solution options.
- Provide technical documentation to provide continuity and prevent recurrence of problems.
- Support planning, execution, and documentation of Turnaround activities.
- Provide technical support for startup/shutdown and standard operating procedures.
- Assist with design, analysis, and optimization of highly integrated processes as well as basic unit operations such as reactors or heat exchangers.
- Manage Operations documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, BFDs, PFDs, Critical Interlock Matrix, Master Alarm List & Control Narratives, and alarm management efforts.
- Support Management Team initiatives and help drive change.
- Support Equipment Strategy and Equipment Best Practice compliance.
- Use operating parameter compliance tools to analyze process and drive improvements.
- Author RCFAs as needed.
- Improve process tuning and control schemes.
- Maintain, update, and improve site control systems including DCS, SIS, PLCs, process data historians and operator rounds.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering
- 2-5 years chemical plant, refinery, and/or engineering experience
- Familiarity with industry standards & practices (OSHA, API, ASME, NFPA)
- Familiarity with PSM/RMP regulations
- Ability to comprehend equipment, P&ID, loop, etc. drawings.
- Working knowledge of chemical engineering principles including process controls
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work in the field (climbing stairs and ladders, equipment and vessel entry, etc.)
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to reason and deduce.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.
- Will work in a 24/7 continuous operation chemical manufacturing plant and be required to be on call on a rotational basis.
- Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) effectively and promptly with all levels of the organization.
- Familiarity or experience with Aspen Tech Process Simulation Software a plus.
About the company
Chemical Manufacturing
As a leading provider of regeneration services and merchant virgin sulfuric acid in North America, Ecoservices’ expertise extends across multiple applications that enable cleaner, more efficient industrial processes.
Ecoservices, part of the Ecovyst family, is a leading North America producer with a century-old track record in sulfuric acid technology and services. We provide essential solutions that power the production of key products for the modern economy, supporting industries critical to global sustainability and technological advancement.
Our core offerings include:
● Sulfuric Acid Regeneration: We deliver end-to-end regeneration services for alkylation producers, supporting the production of high-octane, high-value gasoline blending components. This process is increasingly important as demand shifts toward higher standards for fuel efficiency and lower emissions in the transportation sector.
● Specialty Grade Virgin Sulfuric Acid: We produce high-purity virgin sulfuric acid for diverse and growing applications including mining (particularly copper for electronics), lead-acid battery production for all vehicle types, water treatment, and agricultural products.
● Treatment Services: Our reliable chemical waste handling and treatment services help customers meet stringent environmental regulations and avoid disposal of wastes in landfills or deep wells.
● Chem32: Our proprietary THIOCAT® fixed-bed sulfiding technology activates catalysts and absorbents used in refining, petrochemical, and environmental processes.
With significant sulfuric acid processing know-how and an extensive logistics network, Ecoservices delivers value through:
➡️ Absolute reliability in service and supply
➡️ Dynamic supply chain management
➡️ Superior health, safety, and environmental performance
➡️ Sustainable solutions that avoid significant landfill or deep well disposal