• Chemical Engineer

    Actalent (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Title: Chemical Engineer

     

    

    Job Description

    Join a dynamic team involved in advancing chemical processes and improving operational reliability at a major manufacturing site. Your role will focus on mid to long-term action plans, addressing a backlog of documentation updates, and supporting process improvement initiatives.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate with site technical and operational team members to resolve outstanding PHA MOC optimization and other action items for 1-4 chemical processes.

    + Complete technical definition, validation, and reporting for environmental data required for permitting and annual reporting requirements.

    + Review and enhance plant documentation to improve readability, detail, and clarity of startup, shutdown, and normal operations procedures.

    + Execute technical definition documentation and pressure safety design packages.

    + Work with plant engineering resources to scope, document, and define implementation plans for process and reliability improvement projects.

    + Support enhancements to plant training programs.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.

    + 5 years of experience in process measurement and applications within a manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment.

    + Comprehensive knowledge of chemical processes and the ability to analyze, recommend, and resolve complex problems.

    + Understanding of OSHA PSM/EPA RMP requirements and associated risk management techniques.

    + Ability to lead small groups and work independently.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills in both technical and non-technical areas.

    + Intermediate computer skills.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in lean manufacturing and process improvement.

    + Mechanical and chemical manufacturing knowledge.

    + Strong collaboration and communication skills.

    + Curiosity and openness to learning new things.

    Work Environment

    This role is based onsite in Kansas City, operating on a standard 40-hour work week, starting at 7:30 am. The dress code is casual, and basic PPE such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, and glasses are provided. The team is a mix of long-standing and new members, working collaboratively on diverse projects. The work environment encourages humility, good communication, and open-mindedness. Limited formal training is provided, primarily on-the-job. Interviews will be conducted in two rounds: a phone screen and a panel interview.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.