Chemical Process Specialist

Baton Rouge, LAPosted Oct 19, 2026

Job description

CHEMICAL PROCESS SPECIALIST Chemical Engineer | Process Engineer | Process Safety | P&ID | Process Simulation | Relief Systems | Process Design WHO WE ARE For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments .

We are Powered by People , and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish. At ISC, Associates have opportunities to build their skills, take on meaningful challenges, and grow their careers while contributing to work they can be proud of. THE POSITION ISC is seeking a Chemical Process Specialist to provide technical support for process engineering and process safety activities across multidisciplinary engineering projects.

This position supports projects throughout the engineering lifecycle, from concept development through construction , and performs work involving process simulation, hydraulic calculations, material and energy balances, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment and instrumentation specifications, relief device sizing, dispersion modeling, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) .

The Chemical Process Specialist will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines, project teams, and client representatives to develop safe, practical, and technically sound process solutions for new construction and expansion projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Engineering & Design Model unit operations using applicable process simulation software . Perform hydraulic calculations for process systems and equipment. Develop material and energy balance calculations . Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) . Develop and maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) .

Support the development of process design criteria and technical documentation. Support process engineering activities within multidisciplinary engineering projects. Equipment & Instrumentation Support the preparation of equipment and instrumentation specifications . Provide process engineering information required for equipment and instrument selection.

Coordinate process requirements with other engineering disciplines. Review applicable technical information to support project design and execution. Process Safety Perform relief device sizing calculations . Model release events using applicable dispersion modeling software . Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) meetings and related process safety activities.

Assist project teams in identifying and addressing process-related safety considerations during design development. Project Engineering Support Support engineering activities throughout project phases, from concept development through construction . Support process engineering requirements for new construction and expansion projects.

Assist with the development of capital cost estimates . Coordinate process engineering information with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders. Communicate effectively with ISC team members and client representatives. Support the development of accurate, complete, and constructible engineering deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required. Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred. Knowledge of fundamental chemical and process engineering principles. Ability to perform engineering calculations and analyze technical information. Familiarity with process simulation, hydraulic calculations, material and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, relief systems, and process safety concepts .

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project environment. COMPETENCIES Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality. Ability to organize and manage multiple technical assignments and priorities. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate technical information clearly with engineers, project teams, and client representatives. Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement. OTHER INFORMATION We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon the applicant’s merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money or any other form of compensation to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with the Company. This job profile is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental duties that may be required from day to day.

ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects all associates to perform other job requirements as needed.

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