Chemical Process Engineer

Summary

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization founded in 1981 that focuses on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions to help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the company’s portfolio includes Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals.

In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low‑carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty‑first century.

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Under general supervision of the site Operations Manager, the Chemical Process Engineer will provide expertise in developing existing and new processes and projects for TETRA’s operations.

• Develop new and existing processes from concept to finished operating process.
• Develop Plant Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&).
• Produce material and energy balances for all new or existing operations.
• Use CAD programs to build or modify line drawings.
• Perform complex chemical engineering calculations and provide primary support to resolve process upsets.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide support during startups, shutdowns, and plant turnarounds.
• Track daily production volumes and raw material utilizations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Contractors, Sales, and other related teams to understand scope and provide guidance and expertise for new and existing products.
• Lead projects by building a team and an executable scope, developing a solid cost model (OPEX and CAPEX), acquiring equipment, writing procedures and test plans, conducting start‑up and turning over the finished new or modified process to Operations management.
• Investigate and identify root causes of incidents, support removal of nuisance alarms, and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and complete Management of Change documentation.
• Communicate effectively, including writing End‑of‑Day reports and delivering solid presentations.
• Provide training to aid in developing others on process improvements.
• Work as a team player across all levels of TETRA’s organization.
• Perform other duties as defined by the Regional Manufacturing Director or Plant Manager.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Experience: 2‑5 years of active process/project experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Travel: 10%.
• Other:
  • Ability to serve on an Emergency Response Team such as fire brigade, HAZMAT, rescue, and/or first responder.
  • Completion of pre‑employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

While performing the duties of any field‑based position, employees may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime or nighttime hours. Noise levels in this work environment are usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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