Chemical Engineer jobs in Des Moines, IA
Chemical Engineer conducts research and development projects involving the study of chemical reactions and material properties to innovate and develop new products or optimize existing products. Designs experiments and builds prototypes and models used to investigate and support the development of improved chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing processes. Being a Chemical Engineer compiles and analyzes testing data. Presents research results used to estimate costs, establish performance standards, identify solutions, and facilitate processes. Additionally, Chemical Engineer maintains lab and plant safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal. Complies with all safety and environmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Typically reports to a manager. The Chemical Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Chemical Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Sr Manufacturing Capital Project Engineer - Chemical/Food Industry
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Fort Dodge, IA
FULL_TIME
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Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and execute capital project engineering deliverables at our Wahpeton, ND facility. The facility includes several operations departments including a wet will, animal feed, utilities, and sweetener refinery.
The position will primarily focus on mid-sized capital projects from design to startup, while overseeing construction management and considering safety, schedule, efficiency, cost management and documentation.
This professional will actively develop and apply engineering standards, project management procedures, and provide advice on issues within their engineering scope. This role will manage the development and execution of the site capital budget.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the development of capital project scope, schedule, and budget while following project management deliverables and best practices.
Lead the development of site five-year capital plan and manage the project portfolio.
Coordinates staffing and development of construction, commissioning and start-up plans and assists operations in troubleshooting and optimization activities.
Perform process engineering for individual projects as needed to meet project objectives.
Lead equipment specification and procurement and develop, review and award bid packages for equipment and labor.
Analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems, or the causes of component failures.
Design and improve manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment, and testing manufactured products to maintain quality.
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Informally lead, mentor and coach early career engineers through hands-on training and project work.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical, Chemical or Ag/Biosystems Engineering degree
Demonstrated ability to execute capital projects or portfolio of projects.
Previous experience in chemical, food or related industry
Ability and desire to work hands on in fast paced and technical plant environment.
Experience leading others through project work- mentoring, coaching, or supervising.
Lean six sigma green belt certified or desire to gain w/in first two years. - 17 Days Ago
Senior Capital Project Engineer with Chemical, Food or related Industry Exp.
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Fort Dodge, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job Purpose and Impact The Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and execute capital project engineering deliverables at our Fort Dodge, IA bio-refinery campus. The Fort Dodge site is pa...
- 18 Days Ago
Sr Manufacturing Capital Project Engineer - Chemical/Food Industry
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Fort Dodge, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job Purpose and Impact The Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and execute capital project engineering deliverables at our Wahpeton, ND facility. The facility includes several operatio...
- 19 Days Ago
Senior Capital Project Engineer - Experience in chemical, food or related industry
- Resiliency LLC
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Fort Dodge, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job Purpose and ImpactThe Senior Capital Project Engineer will plan, support, and execute capital project engineering deliverables at our Fort Dodge, IA bio-refinery campus. The Fort Dodge site is par...
- 19 Days Ago
74D Chemical Operations Specialist
- Army National Guard
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Johnston, IA
FULL_TIME
- Join the frontlines to protect against some of the world’s most powerful threats. As a Chemical Operations Specialist for the Army National Guard, you will support the country during natural disaster ...
- 12 Days Ago
Chemical Technician II
- Hach
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Ames, IA
FULL_TIME
- At Hach (www.hach.com), we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every associate plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simple...
- 27 Days Ago
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Process Engineer (45012)
- Palmer Group
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Des Moines, IA
- Job Description Job Description Are you an engineering professional looking for a new role with the opportunity to lead ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Automation & Operational Technology Engineer
- Schwan's
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Des Moines, IA
- Who we are! Schwans Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Maintenance Engineer
- DSJ Global
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Des Moines, IA
- Having been in the business for 70+ years, this company specializes in creating high-quality products for the foodservic...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
- Experis
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West Des Moines, IA
- Our high-profile client and American multinational technology corporation is seeking a Critical Environment Facility Sup...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Infrastructure Engineer - Enterprise
- FBL Financial Group
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West Des Moines, IA
- Infrastructure Engineer - Enterprise Farm Bureau Financial Services is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer who will be ac...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Quality Engineer
- Adecco Staffing, USA
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Des Moines, IA
- We are recruiting for a Quality Engineer for our client, a manufacturer of the heavily regulated field of medical device...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Quality Engineer
- CivicMinds, Inc
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Des Moines, IA
- Summary: Responsible for designing, installing, and performing risk assessments of quality process systems and statistic...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Quality Engineer
- EPITEC
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Ankeny, IA
- JOB SUMMARY FOR QUALITY ENGINEER: Tactical Quality engineer needed for sprayer production. Onsite 1st shift, 7:00-3:30 M...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...
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Income Estimation for Chemical Engineer jobs
$76,001 to $94,084
Des Moines, Iowa area prices
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