Chemical Engineer

Job Overview

This chemical engineering role focuses on process design and optimization. You'll work on projects that turn lab scale concepts into safe, efficient, and scalable operations. The position is based in Jackson, MS, serving industries from manufacturing to energy.

Duties & Responsibilities / JobXi / Jackson, MS

• Develop process flow diagrams and piping & instrumentation diagrams for new systems.
• Perform mass and energy balances to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in existing processes.
• Specify equipment like reactors, separators, and heat exchangers, working with vendors on specs.
• Author standard operating procedures and contribute to process hazard analysis reviews.
• Troubleshoot operational issues on the production floor, often under time constraints.

Requirements / JobXi / Jackson, MS

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required; an EIT or PE license is a plus.
• Hands on experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or similar).
• You need to interpret technical drawings and communicate findings to non engineers clearly.
• The job involves time in both office and plant settings; you must be able to wear required PPE and navigate industrial areas.

What It's Like In This Role / JobXi / Jackson, MS

Days split between desk work; running simulations, writing reports; and time in the field. You'll collaborate with operators, maintenance crews, and other engineers regularly. The workload follows project cycles; some weeks are steady, others demand longer hours to meet a commissioning deadline. It isn't a purely theoretical job; you'll see your designs get built.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The projects vary enough that you won't get stuck doing the same calculation forever. There's real potential to take ownership of a process from start to finish. Working through JobXi gives you a single place to find roles with different employers across Jackson, MS, each offering different learning curves and tech stacks.

Schedule & Work Type

This is typically a full time, onsite position in Jackson, MS. Standard hours are common, but some roles may require occasional off shift support for plant trials or troubleshooting. Fully remote work is rare for this hands on engineering function.

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