Chemical Engineer

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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General Profile

The purpose of the Plant Chemical Engineer is to ensure the safe reliable and efficient operation of chemical and wastewater treatment processes within a continuous manufacturing environment. This role drives process standardization optimization quality control and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with safety environmental and operational standards. The Plant Chemical Engineer is accountable for maximizing equipment performance supporting production objectives ensuring product quality and fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence across the plant.

Competencies:

• Safety mindset: consistently prioritizes occupational environmental and fire safety practices.
• Continuous improvement orientation: identifies and implements process optimization opportunities.
• Process ownership: takes responsibility for chemical wastewater and washer systems performance.
• Collaboration: works effectively with Production Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Problem-solving: isolates mechanical defects and identifies process-related issues.
• Attention to detail: ensures accurate stock levels quality checks and equipment calibration.
• Adaptability: supports maintenance activities and responds to operational changes.
• Leadership and influence: inspires others to achieve world-class manufacturing practices.

Skills:

• Chemical process management and control in continuous operations.
• Wastewater treatment (WWT) systems operation and optimization.
• Water treatment emulsion system and washer process expertise.
• Equipment maintenance calibration and troubleshooting.
• Lean and continuous improvement methodology implementation.
• Quality control and adherence to product specifications.
• Inventory and chemical store management (IBC/drum handling stock monitoring).
• Housekeeping and safety compliance across multiple plant areas.
• Coordination with cross-functional teams for process optimization and maintenance support.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure safe chemical handling and operation of all plant systems.
• Maintain long-term technical performance of chemical washer and wastewater systems.
• Drive process standardization optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality control checks and maintain product quality standards.
• Own and manage chemical stores ensuring correct storage and stock levels.
• Support washer maintenance days including riser and tank cleaning.
• Calibrate and clean WWT probes to ensure accurate process monitoring.
• Identify mechanical defects and notify appropriate leadership of unrepairable issues.
• Foster a safe efficient and clean work environment across all areas.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Engineering teams to maximize equipment and process performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience
• Job related experience for 3 year(s) minimum in an industrial environment with a focus on chemical processes and equipment.
• Chemical Engineer degree preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $ (Salary to be determined by the applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Relocation may be available
• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure go to our career site and click Total Rewards to learn more.

When submitting your application to Ball we encourage you to emphasize your skills experience and qualifications that align with the role. Under Colorado California Connecticut Minnesota and Pennsylvania law you have the right to exclude or redact age-related detailssuch as your date of birth school attendance dates or graduation datesfrom your resume cover letter CV or other supporting documents (e.g. transcripts certificates).

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion creed national origin aboriginality genetic information ancestry marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression physical or mental disability pregnancy veteran status age political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change but what we will always make is a difference.

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