Chemical Engineer

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Compensation Range: 

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Duties

• Develop and improve combustion systems for industrial processes, including industrial furnaces and ovens for manufacturing
• Optimize fuel efficiency, minimize emissions, and enhance safety protocols, to meet company and NFPA Standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative combustion technologies.
• Work with Project Management Office to optimize the process control of key processes to minimize quality losses and improve resource utilization.
• Devise and implement initiatives to reduce carbon emissions across various industries.
• Monitor emissions, waste disposal, and chemical handling practices.
• Implement strategies to reduce environmental impact and maintain legal compliance.
• Design and modify chemical processes to enhance efficiency and minimize resource consumption.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for process improvements.
• Use modeling tools to predict process behavior and optimize parameters.
• Present findings, progress reports, and recommendations to management and project teams.
• Participate in industry conferences and stay informed about advancements in combustion and environmental technologies.

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Engineering studies.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Chemical Engineer in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering studies.
• 10 years of demonstrated experience as a Chemical Engineer in an industrial environment.

Skills

• Ability to develop written procedures, work instructions, specifications
• Competent in AutoCAD
• Decision quality.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Have a safe work history and ethic, and perform safety, health and environmental inspections, follow BSL safety standards.
• Knowledge of SAP or Other ERP Systems.
• Leadership ability.
• Microsoft Office competency.
• Microsoft Project competency.
• Problem solving.
• Process management.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Written communications.

Work Location: In person

Salary Range: This position's estimated annual base salary is $97,156.00 - $165,000.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, relationships or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

Salary : $97,156 - $165,000