{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"edca108c3c7c3cacc90537df","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/edca108c3c7c3cacc90537df","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/edca108c3c7c3cacc90537df","title":"Ammonia Process Engineer","description":"Summary\nThe Process Engineer provides technical support for the ammonia production facility and key unit operations within the Simplot Mining & Manufacturing Division. This role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the ammonia plant, with a strong emphasis on steam methane reforming (SMR), reformer operation, and related hydrogen generation processes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, optimization, process safety evaluations, and improvement projects involving ammonia production, storage, and handling. While this role initially focuses on site level support, it offers future growth opportunities that may include broader leadership in enterprise wide ammonia strategy.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProvide day to day technical support for SMR, shift conversion, syngas generation, ammonia synthesis, and associated utilities.\n\nEvaluate process performance and recommend improvements to increase safety, reliability, efficiency, and throughput.\n\nSupport troubleshooting of plant upsets, equipment performance issues, and process deviations.\n\nParticipate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.\n\nContribute to Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including PHAs, MOCs, and operating procedure updates.\n\nAssist in environmental compliance activities and permitting documentation related to ammonia and SMR operations.\n\nSupport capital, reliability, and debottlenecking projects by contributing to process design elements such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications.\n\nProvide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams, including training on SMR and ammonia process fundamentals.\n\nSupport the development and application of best practices for ammonia handling, storage, and distribution across assigned facilities.\n\nCollaborate with senior engineers and site leadership to drive continuous improvement.\n\nTypical Education\n\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.\n\nRelevant Experience\n\n5–8 years of experience in ammonia production, syngas generation, or closely related chemical processes.\n\nDirect experience with steam methane reforming is required, including reformer operation, catalyst performance, and heatbalance fundamentals.\n\nFamiliarity with OSHA 1910.119 and Process Safety Management principles.\n\nExperience with process modeling tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS) preferred but not required.\n\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally in operations environments.\n\nOther Information\n\nThis position reports to the Director of Process Engineering in Pocatello, ID and will provide support to multiple facilities in the Western US.\n\nHome office location will have flexibility between production facility locations in Pocatello, ID or Rock Springs, WY.\n\nTravel is expected to be up to 40‑50%, depending on home location.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Simplot","rawCompany":"simplot","city":"Pocatello","state":"ID","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-17T03:21:45.472Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325311","title":"Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing","slug":"nitrogenous-fertilizer-manufacturing"},{"code":"325312","title":"Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing","slug":"phosphatic-fertilizer-manufacturing"},{"code":"325120","title":"Industrial Gas Manufacturing","slug":"industrial-gas-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Ammonia Process Engineer","description":"Summary\nThe Process Engineer provides technical support for the ammonia production facility and key unit operations within the Simplot Mining & Manufacturing Division. 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