Job Description:
Project Engineer
Huntsman is seeking a Project Engineer supporting the ADMAT Division located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This position will report to the Engineering Technical Manager.
Job ScopeThe Project Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and executing plant projects to ensure objectives are achieved within established timelines and budgets. This role provides engineering leadership and project accountability while supporting capital projects, equipment installations, process improvements, construction activities, and operational readiness. The position works closely with operations, process development, process engineering, production teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure safe and successful project execution.
In summary, as the Project Engineer, you will:- Demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety excellence and support Huntsman's Zero Harm culture.
- Lead and manage assigned capital and improvement projects from conception through completion.
- Determine project staffing requirements and coordinate activities with contractors and vendors.
- Prepare and submit capital requests, project scopes, cost estimates, and required change management documentation.
- Develop equipment specifications and data sheets for process equipment, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
- Coordinate project execution to ensure compliance with technical, safety, quality, and operational requirements.
- Support construction activities, field work, contractor coordination, and safety reviews.
- Collaborate with process development, engineering, and production teams to define project scope and requirements.
- Prepare project reports, KPIs, funding requests, and progress updates for management.
- Ensure proper project turnover by providing complete documentation, operating instructions, maintenance information, spare parts lists, and equipment manuals.
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in the chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, or chemical processing industry.
- 5+ years of experience managing or supporting engineering projects in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
- Effective project management and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience managing capital projects within a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Experience preparing equipment specifications and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
- Experience working with Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Experience supporting construction management and field execution activities.
- Familiarity with RCRA-regulated materials and waste management requirements.
- Primarily based at a manufacturing facility with regular exposure to industrial plant environments.
- Frequent interaction with operating units, maintenance personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Periodic field work, plant walkthroughs, construction site visits, and safety inspections required.
- May require involvement with materials regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), with all required training provided prior to such involvement.
- Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when entering operational areas.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
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Skills Required
- Unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 5 or more years of experience in the chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, or chemical processing industry
- 5 or more years of experience managing or supporting engineering projects in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience managing capital projects in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Experience preparing equipment specifications and technical documentation
- Knowledge of pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems
- Experience with Management of Change processes
- Experience supporting construction management and field execution activities
- Familiarity with RCRA-regulated materials and waste management requirements
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
