Process Engineer - Chattanooga, TN

Job description

Process Engineer - Chattanooga, TN

Position Summary

We are seeking a Process Engineer to support and optimize ADM Southern Cellulose Products operations. This role is responsible for improving plant efficiency, product quality, safety performance, and cost effectiveness across bale opening, cleaning, chemical processing and sheeting, as well as by-product handling processes. Support to Capital & Improvement Projects is also part of the scope.

The Process Engineer is part of the Technical Department but works closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize process efficiency metrics for energy, water, chemicals and yield.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Support plant startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Support actions/projects involving Automation, QC/R&D, Capex, Safety, Customer Support.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance and increased efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with food/feed safety standards, HACCP programs, and environmental regulations (wastewater, stormwater).
• Promote safe operating practices related to PSM.
• Participate in HAZOP, Process Safety Management (PSM), and risk assessments.
• Review PFDs and P&IDs, and assist with new equipment commissioning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• A minimum two (2) years of experience in chemical, or pulp & paper processing.
• Experience working with process control systems, statistic models.
• Understanding of mass and energy balance calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in chemical, or pulp & paper processing.
• Familiarity with PSM standards.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and process analysis tools.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed?

We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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