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As a Sr Advanced Chemical Engineer here at Solstice, you will be a key member of our Refrigerants and Applied Solutions (RAS) team based in Metropolis.  You will use your knowledge of chemical process engineering fundamentals to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and our site. You will collaborate with world-renowned engineers to impact developing groundbreaking projects and expanding existing processes. Join a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to providing their expertise and ensuring the success of these projects and programs.

You will report directly to our site Engineering Manager, and you will work at our Metropolis, IL location. In this role, you will impact the optimization of manufacturing processes, ensuring high product quality, and minimizing environmental impact. Your expertise in troubleshooting, implementing advanced technologies, and analyzing data leads to increased efficiency, cost savings, and adherence to regulations.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice, Genetron, Aclar, Spectra, Fluka, and Hydranal. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice's approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of Process Engineering experience in a chemical or nuclear manufacturing sector
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Front End Loading (FEL)
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes and equipment
• Experience in process optimization and improvement
  

WE VALUE

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Significant experience in process design & start-up on large capital projects $10M-$100M
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to focus on important information and identify key details
• Six Sigma certification, Black Belt preferred

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary for this position is $112,468-$141,096. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a highly regulated nuclear facility responsible for the production of UF6. Only site in the US that produces this product
• Support Pre-FEED and FEED development for projects including process scope and design solutions for growth, cost savings, and HSE projects
• Develop process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications
• Identify and mitigate technical and process safety risks during design
• Provide on-site technical support during project construction, commissioning, startup, and plant trials
• Identify and evaluate process alternatives during design and justify process improvements with economic evaluations
• Develop expertise with process chemistry and unit operations to enable scale-up of laboratory and pilot data to commercial design
• Work with operations to develop and implement productivity projects, demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize manufacturing processes