Chemical Engineer

At SUPERIOR, we act like we own the company because we do. We are a 100% employee-owned organization that thrives on a culture of cooperation, commitment, and stewardship. We invest in our people and processes so that we can best serve our customers, and grow responsibly. We shy away from "this is the way we've always done it," and gravitate towards "this makes a lot of sense." We are looking for people that want to feel invested in making a difference that ultimately affects the company's bottom line, and yours as well. Oh, and by the way, we distribute solvents, chemicals, and composites. We also take customer's hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and we repurpose it. And we're really good at all of the above because we've been doing it successfully since 1932.

Superior is currently seeking a Chemical Engineerto join our team at Reclaimed Energy, a solvent recycling facility located in Connersville, IN. You will be part of our corporate engineering team with focus on Process Safety Management (PSM). You will handle process engineering that will involve leading improvement efforts, providing key technical support to Superior staff in all departments, and promoting a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate the development and application of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program
• Regularly communicate with production and maintenance personnel and collaborate in managements of change (MOC) relevant to their worksite
• Perform hazard reviews for changes to equipment and procedures
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
• Develop process safety information including P&IDs, isometric piping diagrams, safe operating limits, and venting calculations
• Understand and apply RAGAGEP in all aspects of process design, installation, and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with various safety regulations
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Coordinate regular compliance audits of the PSM program
• Lead design, installation, and improvement of various processes including batch solvent distillation, blending, and packaging
• Provide technical support regarding production to all departments
• Assist in the development of safe standard operating procedures in both production and maintenance
• Partner with the corporate engineering team to provide support on PSM for company as a whole
• Occasional travel to other Superior facilities, <10%

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
• 0-5 years of experience in a production environment
• Ability to clearly and concisely describe complex topics to unfamiliar staff
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong teamwork and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work and stay organized with limited direction
• Must have effective verbal and written skills, enabling clear and strong interactions with co-workers, chemists, administrative staff, delivery personnel, and management.

Superior offers a competitive compensation package which includes Medical Insurance (an HDHP option - 100% premium paid, and a highly subsidized PPO option with very affordable premiums), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, Flexible Spending, PTO, Paid Holidays, Life, Dental, Vision, STD and LTD.

We hire based on character as well as experience!

EOE including disability/veteran/drug free

Visa sponsorship is not available