Process Engineer (El Dorado, AR)
Location: El Dorado, Arkansas
Country: United States
Category: Other
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: March 26, 2026
Job ID: 645129
Job Description
Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Southern Arkansas (Relocation Available)
Compensation: $95,000 – $145,000 base salary + 10–15% bonus
Schedule: Onsite, Monday–Friday
Type: Direct Hire
Overview
A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical leadership and support safe, efficient plant operations. This role works closely with operations and maintenance teams to improve process stability, increase production reliability, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.
The Process Engineer serves as a key technical resource for the production units, helping troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and strengthen operational discipline while maintaining a strong presence on the plant floor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on with operations and wants the ability to influence improvements in a facility where new ideas and initiative are encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Process Compliance
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Maintain strong field engagement to reinforce safe operating practices and process discipline.
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Support Management of Change (MOC) reviews, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and risk assessments.
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Assist in incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
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Maintain and update key process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and relief system data.
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Identify potential process safety risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Operations Support
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Build strong working relationships with operators and supervisors through consistent plant-floor interaction.
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Translate engineering concepts into practical guidance that supports day-to-day operations.
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Review operational data, logbooks, alarm history, and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
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Provide technical troubleshooting and support during upsets or unplanned events.
Process Optimization
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Monitor key performance indicators such as yield, energy consumption, throughput, and raw material efficiency.
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Analyze operational data to identify root causes of chronic issues and implement improvements.
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Partner with subject matter experts to strengthen operating procedures and performance standards.
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Support the effective use of automation and control systems to improve plant performance.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
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Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams to address operational challenges.
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Provide technical leadership on projects focused on process control, reliability improvements, and production efficiency.
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Encourage collaboration and open communication across plant teams to support long-term operational success.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
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Experience in chemical, petrochemical, fertilizer, or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
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Solid understanding of process safety, environmental compliance, and industrial operations.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and plant operations personnel.
What Success Looks Like
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Improved process performance, yields, and operating efficiency.
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Strong working relationships with plant operations and maintenance teams.
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Visible contributions to process safety, reliability, and production stability.
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Implementation of practical improvements that support both immediate operational needs and long-term plant performance.
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