Chemical Process Engineer

Chemical Process Engineer 

About the Job

Thatcher Company is seeking a Process Engineer to join our engineering team in Sacramento California. In this role, you will provide process engineering and technical support to plant operations, capital projects, and other teams. You will work closely with operations and the business team to identify process improvement opportunities, implement plant improvement projects, and drive innovative solutions.

What You Will Do

• Promote understanding and application of safety practices.
• Optimize plant production and efficiency by the implementation of improvement opportunities and management of process constraints.
• Work with operations and manufacturing experts to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and safety information such as P&IDs, material balances, equipment datasheets, process line sizing calculations, hydraulic calculations and datasheets for instruments and relief devices.
• Contribute to process safety and environmental performance through participation in process hazards analysis (PHA), management of changes (MOC), and incident investigation.
• Manage small capital projects from design through startup.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with 5+ years of experience in a process facility.
• Travel =< 20%

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in process controls, project management, or process safety management.
• Experience with AutoCAD LT, AFT Fathom, or SolidWorks.
• Experience in process industry/manufacturing.

Why Thatcher is right for you

• Competitive salary $100-125K annualized
• The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company, and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee’s salary. 
• Additional benefits including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Make a direct impact on operational and financial performance