Contract Position | Entry-Level Chemical Engineers Encouraged to Apply!

Schedule: 24/5 or 24/7 schedules. Shift work will be required periodically and specific schedules will be established based on project assignments.

About the Opportunity

TriStarr Talent is looking for hands-on Chemical or Process Engineers to support ongoing projects. This role blends engineering analysis, plant operations, troubleshooting, equipment installation, and process improvement.

It’s a strong opportunity for an early-career engineer who enjoys being in the field, working alongside operators, and seeing how engineering decisions perform in a real operating environment—not just on a spreadsheet.

What You’ll Do

• Support engineering activities across multiple ongoing projects.
• Operate chemical pilot plants as part of a collaborative shift team.
• Work closely with operators to collect process data and produce hydrocarbon and chemical products.
• Compile and analyze operating data, prepare mass balances, and generate technical reports.
• Monitor pilot plant performance and troubleshoot process or equipment issues.
• Assist with equipment installation, maintenance, turnaround activities, and unit cleanup.
• Prepare samples and support testing and analysis.
• Help develop operating procedures, safety documentation, and work instructions.
• Work with pumps, heat tracing, drum heaters, high-temperature oils, piping systems, and chemicals.
• Support or supervise pilot plant operations based on project needs and experience.
• Perform practical engineering calculations, including:
• Pressure-drop calculations
• Pipe sizing and velocity calculations
• Conductive and convective heat-transfer estimates
• Particle-transport calculations
• Support process-control activities and implement chemical processes using various control strategies.
• Assist with pilot plant design, process-system development, and mechanical design work.
• Use Excel, Word, and Visio to organize data, document processes, and communicate results.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering REQUIRED.
• No experience required; two years preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Visio, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other CAD software is a plus.
• Ability to perform thermodynamic and process calculations.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in building, operating, and troubleshooting process systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating or nontraditional shifts.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel between work areas located across a 1,200-acre site, which may include walking between nearby locations.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, representing approximately 15% or less of the role.
• Wear steel-toed safety footwear and other required personal protective equipment.