Production Engineer (Chemical) in Plaquemine, Louisiana at greenvalleysearch.com

Production Engineer – ChemicalLocation: Onsite – South West of Baton Rouge, LA (West Side of the Mississippi River)Compensation: $110,000-131,250
About the RoleGreenValley Search is seeking a skilled production engineer on behalf of a global leader in chemical manufacturing. This is an opportunity to join a high-performance team at a modern chemical production facility.
You’ll be in the plant, owning key production processes, identifying bottlenecks, improving system efficiency, and driving technical excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, knows how to work cross-functionally, and brings a hands-on mindset to operational problem solving.
Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve daily production metrics
• Troubleshoot plant operations and drive sustainable solutions
• Lead safety initiatives and conduct behavior-based audits
• Maintain compliance with ISO, PSM, and environmental standards
• Develop and manage SOPs and operational documentation
• Collaborate across production, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Reduce waste, improve yields, and enhance on-stream time
• Train and mentor hourly and salaried operations staff

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• 3+ years of production or process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills
• Familiarity with PSM, ISO9001, and Lean/5S methodologies
• Bonus: experience with plant startups, powder or polymer processing, or site commissioning

Why This Role

• High-impact, high-visibility position with real ownership
• Modern facility with career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and full benefits
• Supportive team culture and development-focused leadership

Interested?This is an excellent opportunity for a chemical or process engineer ready to step into a role with leadership potential and technical depth.