Chemical Process Engineer (Entry Level)

Headquartered in the U.S., INVISTA is one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex, and polyester applications. With a business presence in more than 20 countries, INVISTA delivers exceptional value for its customers through market insights, technology innovations, and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including Lycra fiber, Coolmax fabric, Cordura fabric, Antron carpet fiber and Stainmaster carpet. We transform daily through innovations. Clothing, carpets, luggage, plastic bottles, automobile interiors and airbags- these and many other products originate in one of INVISTA's global manufacturing facilities. You can be a part of the difference we make by joining the INVISTA team.

As a member of the INVISTA team, you will also be part of Koch Industries, Inc.'s affiliates, one of the largest privately-held companies in the world. Koch companies have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ about 70,000 people.

Entry Level Chemical Process Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations associated with site operations
• Provide process engineering support to operations and maintenance organizations
• Define and implement process upgrades to improve operability and cost effectiveness
• Prepare and execute projects that improve safety and operability of the plant
• Provide root cause failure analysis of operating problems
• Support the design and implementation of capital projects
• Provide process safety support to continually reduce plant risks
• Use planning and organizational skills to set goals and obtain results
• Work effectively across all levels of the plant organization; individually and with cross-functional teams
• Use Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to:
• • Create and modify documents and tables using Word
  • Create and modify spreadsheets using Excel
  • Create, prepare and present data using PowerPoint

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited University or will complete a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited University no later than semester-end Spring 2012
• Major GPA 3.0 or greater
• Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to:
• • Create and modify documents and tables using Word
  • Create and modify spreadsheets using Excel
  • Create, prepare and present data using PowerPoint
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid and current government issued drivers license.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Experience at a refinery, chemical or petrochemical site
• Applied ASPEN Modeling experience
• Experience applying statistical tools to data analysis
• Intermediate and/or Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to:
• • Create and modify procedure documentation and formatting using Word
  • Create workbooks and writing formulas with functions using Excel
  • Create slides for presentations and project mapping, prepare and present data using PowerPoint

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without reasonable accommodation) AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Accessing elevated platforms by ladder (includes egress)
• Accessing multiple floors of open structures by stairway (includes egress)
• Accessing equipment by ladder or stairway
• Entering and movement within confined spaces
• Entering and movement upon unpaved areas
• Operating company vehicles
• Manipulating and donning respiratory protective equipment
• Donning flammable resistant clothing
• Periodic workdays in excess of 8 hours
• Periodic outside work in extreme temperatures at various times throughout the year
• Must be willing to relocate to Texas

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.