Principal Process Engineer

at  Ingevity

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering
Overview
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results.
At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers’ industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we’re always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things.
We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we’re so glad!

ABOUT US

Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials and technologies that purify, protect, and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures, and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks, and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions.
Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from more than 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,750 people. But no matter where we’re doing business, we do things the right way – with a focus on integrity, sustainability, and positively contributing to the communities in which our employees live and work. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NGVT). For more information visit www.ingevity.com

• The job holder must have a good degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 8 years of relevant experience in the chemical/oil industry.
• Preferred to have experience in distillation, continuous and batch reaction, high-hazard processes, and application of process safety standards.
• Preferred to have experience with process safety
• Experience with managing a team is beneficial
• There is potential for international travel and networking, however this is not expected to be significant