Process Engineer - Studies

Description

Position Summary: This role seeks a Process Engineer to ensure quality and optimize manufacturing process productivity, leading continuous improvement initiatives. Key Highlights: 1. Lead initiatives to improve quality, performance, and productivity. 2. Coordinate and manage the implementation of process improvements. 3. Conduct research to optimize processes. Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values\-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. **Job Description** **Albemarle** is hiring a Process Engineer - Studies for La Negra Plant, Antofagasta. The role is responsible for ensuring that the PLN manufacturing process operates within established physico\-chemical parameters. Lead initiatives that positively impact Quality, Performance, and Productivity. **What You’ll Do** * Develop and drive research initiatives to improve quality, performance and/or productivity. * Maintain bidirectional information flow with shift process engineers. * Lead root cause analyses for deviations explaining non\-compliance with: consumption factors, yields, recoveries, and/or quality. * Coordinate and manage, with production supervisors, the implementation of improvements. * Study, review, and lead process improvements per the MOC system. **What You Bring** **Required:** * Chemical Engineer or related discipline. * Operational proficiency in SAP, Office, Power BI, PI System, and productive chemical process simulation software. * Knowledge of unit operations and separation processes; root cause analysis methodologies (Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Taproot, Causelink, etc.); and Process Safety methodology: Management of Change, PHA (HAZOP, What If?). * Class B driver’s license. * 5 to 10 years of specific experience in this role and at least 3 years of experience in chemical plants, ideally in production or process areas. * Advanced English proficiency. **"Albemarle is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job posting encourages the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWD) in the workplace and the consideration of candidates from our neighboring indigenous communities."** At Albemarle, we recognize that our people are our most important advantage. We also recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our ability to effectively fulfill our mission. Based on Law No. 21\.015 (Chile), if you are a person with a disability and require accommodations during the selection process, please let us know how we can assist you—whether through sign language interpretation, facility accessibility verification, remote interviews, or other means. **Unlock your full POTENTIAL. Apply today to Albemarle Corporation.** **Benefits of Joining Albemarle** * Competitive compensation * Comprehensive benefits package * A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well\-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.