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Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer

Lanxess Corporation
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Kalama
1296 Northwest 3rd Street (Show on map)
Feb 02, 2026
Job Highlights We are seeking a Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer to support safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our Specialty chemical manufacturing plant. This role may be filled at theSenior level based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability. The Process Engineer partners with Operations, Reliability, PSM, and Environmental teams to support process safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Process engineers operate with guidance and increasing responsibility, while Senior-level engineers serve as technical authorities for assigned processes. Key Responsibilities Support or lead PSM, MOC, PHA, incident investigations, audits, and environmental permit compliance. Investigate process upsets, deviations, quality issues, and operability challenges using plant data and structured root cause analysis. Monitor process performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, yield, energy use, and operating stability. Support or implement approved process improvements to improve safety, reliability, and long-term performance. Partner with Reliability, Maintenance, and Operations to address process-related contributors to equipment issues. Develop and maintain operating procedures, control narratives, and process documentation aligned with PSM and operating requirements. Provide technical support to Operators and assist with operational coverage as needed. Additional Expectations for Senior Level Senior Process Engineers independently own process safety compliance and process integrity for assigned units, lead complex root cause analyses, define permanent corrective actions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor less-experienced engineers. Experience / Skills Education Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline. Experience Process Engineer: 3-5 years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing or refining environments; familiarity with OSHA PSM. Senior Engineer: 5-10 years of hands-on process engineering experience in OSHA PSM-covered environments; operations experience preferred. Knowledge & Skills Working to advanced (Senior) knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, unit operations, and process equipment. Ability to analyze process data and translate findings into actionable improvements. Experience developing operating procedures and process documentation. Strong collaboration skills across Operations, Reliability, PSM, and Environmental teams. Location: Kalama Employee Type: Regular Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. Be part of it! What we offer you Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for the Process Engineer is $94,700 - $157,800. The pay range for the Senior Process Engineer is $107,800 - $179,600. Where an individual falls within these ranges will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include: - Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision - Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD - Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D - Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D - Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term - Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care - NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection - Aflac Benefits - Legal Assistance Program - Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement. Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning. Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs. LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available! Join the LANXESS team!