Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions serving the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We're looking for a talented Process Engineer to join our Geismar facility and play a central role in optimizing our operations, leading improvements, and helping us build a safer, more efficient plant for the future.

If you're a sharp, solutions-oriented engineer who thrives at the intersection of data and hands-on problem solving, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilites

You'll split your time between strategic office work and real plant-floor engagement — bringing ideas to life where it counts. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you'll own a wide range of high-impact responsibilities:

Lead projects end-to-end — manage new equipment installations, coordinate timelines, and ensure seamless knowledge transfer to operators

Optimize production — evaluate process and lab data daily to improve yield, quality, and efficiency

Design and improve systems — run process simulations, test upgrades, and develop innovative solutions and best practices

Train and document — create clear operating instructions and process documentation that empower your team

Manage risk — conduct risk assessments and keep cost and time constraints on track

Champion safety — model and reinforce a culture where safety is everyone's first priority

Required Education and Experience

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

5+ years of experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical manufacturing

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Lean Manufacturing, GMP/FDA compliance, and Process Safety Management

Capital expenditure planning, unit operations, PLC and DCS systems

Ability to interpret technical journals, financial reports, and regulatory documents

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and regulatory agencies

Experience responding to common inquiries or concerns from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available
Requires frequent plant field visits that may require the use of protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, self-contained breathing apparatus

Process Engineer

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Key Responsibilites

Required Education and Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

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