Chemical Engineer - BlueScope

Coated Products North America (CPNA) is a leading manufacturer of steel construction products including residential metal roofing, architectural metal siding, and structural steel deck. We serve the construction industry through the trusted brands of Steelscape, AEP Span, ASC Steel Deck, and ASC Building Products. We employ more than 600 and are united in our focus on building beauty and strength in our communities through committed customer partnerships, innovative products, and responsive support.

Coated Products North America is part of the BlueScope family of businesses. BlueScope is a global steel company that manufactures and supplies some of the most essential and enduring structures in the world. With a history of over 100 years, BlueScope operates in 15 countries, employs over 16,500, and focuses on building a sustainable future with resilient and innovative solutions. 

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chemical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering principles and a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Individuals in this role will bring experience delivering significant projects, advanced applications in collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will play a crucial role in the development, design, and optimization of chemical processes and systems to enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:- 

• 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.

This role will be 100% onsite initially with potential to be hybrid based on business needs.

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 & Competencies:

• 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.

Additional information

Pay Range: $97,156 - $145,734 annually.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan.

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.