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GMA has over twenty-five years of successful specialized recruiting experience, resulting in invaluable knowledge and industry connections that benefit employers and job seekers alike. Industries Include: Chemical, Fiber / Textile, Food, Manufacturing, Minerals / Mining, Paint / Coatings, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology, Plastics / Resins / Pulp & Paper / Refinery.
 
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Reliability/ Maintenance Manager (Chemical Plant)

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

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On-Site

$110000 - $145000 / yr

Join an expanding global chemical company as the Site Leader, Maintenance and Reliability Team.  This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance through leadership in maintenance strategy, asset integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives.  Beautiful coastal location! Responsibilities: -- Lead and improve preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs -- Oversee maintenance execution, reliability initiatives, and asset performance tracking -- Conduct root

Area Production Manager - Chemical Plant

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

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On-Site

$110000 - $140000 / yr

Excellent opportunity to join a specialty chemical plant as Operations/ Production Manager to lead, direct, and provide technical support to the production teams for multiple Production Units. You will ensure that product quantity, quality, and production efficiency meets the goals and priorities. and all applicable Safety and Regulatory requirements are compliant.    RESPONSIBILITIES:   --- Perform day-to-day production

Process Control Engineer - Chemical Plant

El Dorado, Arkansas

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On-Site

$120000 - $145000 / yr

Controls/ Automation Engineer job opportunity for expanding chemical client; offering excellent salary, bonus, benefits, and relocation package.    Responsibilities: Develop, implement and maintain the automation and control systems for plant site; including electrical, PLC, DCS, pneumatic circuits, networking and all other components associated with automated chemical processes. Ensure the control systems comply with any regulatory requirements such as SIL/LOPA

Reliability Engineer

El Dorado, Arkansas

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On-Site

$120000 - $150000 / yr

Career opportunity to join expanding chemical leader as Lead Engineer for maintenance, reliability for fixed and rotating equipment for the plant site. Provides asset maintenance, reliability, outage guidance and overall asset care.   Responsibilities:   --Improve/develop a reliability strategy based on the business needs including identification of the critical spare equipment/ parts and determination of their inventory parameters, enhancement of

Sr. Process Control Engineer - Siemens Expert

Greenville, North Carolina

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$120000 - $145000 / yr

Seeking a Sr Controls Engineer to lead automation strategy, OT cybersecurity, and process control improvements at a world-class production facility. This role translates operational needs into cutting-edge control system solutions that improve plant reliability, efficiency, and data-driven performance.   Responsibilities – Design and implement automation systems including DCS, SCADA, MES, and data historians – Maintain process control systems to

Project Engineer/ Manager - Chemical Plants

Muscle Shoals, Alabama

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On-Site

$130000 - $175000 / yr

Chemical client is seeking a lead project manager for overseeing projects from conception to commissioning, ensuring cost efficiency and top-quality product outcomes. Serve as a central point of contact for project economics and facilitate technical collaboration between project, operations, and regulatory teams.   Responsibilities:   --Drive projects from conception to startup, focusing on large continuous chemical operations. --Advocate for

Chemical Process/ Production Engineer

Greenville, North Carolina

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On-Site

$100000 - $140000 / yr

Join an expanding global chemical leader, as the Chemical Engineer supporting multiple chemical plant operations. Provide technical expertise for continuous improvements and optimization to the production units. Client offers competitive salary, bonus, benefits, and relocation package to beautiful coastal area in Eastern NC.   QUALIFICATIONS:  --- BS Chemical Engineering degree with 4+ years experience as process/ production engineer in a

Lead Process/ Project Engineer

Greenville, North Carolina

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On-Site

$100000 - $145000 / yr

Seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Process/ Project Engineer to support manufacturing operations through process monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving operational excellence.  Eastern NC client offers excellent compensation, benefits, and relocation package.   Responsibilities: Monitor production data and identify trends or variances. Troubleshoot

Process Safety Engineer*

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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As an Operational Excellence Engineer, you will drive process safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.  This role involves leading incident investigations, supporting environmental and safety programs, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance. Requirements B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Environmental preferred) 3+ years of engineering experience in refining or chemical processing preferred Knowledge of 

Project Engineer*

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We are seeking a Project Engineer  to provide technical and engineering support in the development, design, and execution of capital and maintenance projects within a chemical or refining environment. This role will collaborate across multiple departments, manage project timelines, and ensure successful implementation from concept through completion. Qualifications B.S. in Engineering  (Civil or Mechanical preferred) 2–3 years

Rotating Equipment Engineer

Pryor, Oklahoma

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On-Site

$140000 - $165000 / yr

  Seeking a skilled Machinery Engineer (Rotating Equipment) to provide technical expertise on the performance, reliability, and operation of rotating equipment, including compressors, pumps, fans, and blowers, across multiple plants. The role involves equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, failure investigation, and field support for commissioning. The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial rotating equipment and a strong understanding of industry

Maintenance /Reliability Engineer- Chemical Plant

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

11/24/2025

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Join a global chemical manufacturer as the Lead Maintenance/ Reliability Expert.  Will provide site level direction to implement and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs for multi-unit Chemical Production Operations.   QUALIFICATIONS: --- BS Mechanical Engineering or related Engineer Degree with 5+ years of experience in Maintenance/ Plant Services Engineering in chemical, pulp & paper, refinery, or similar PSM

Product/ Materials Development

Greenville, North Carolina

11/6/2025

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  Excellent opportunity with global manufacturing leader as a Product Developer to lead research, development, and scale-up of advanced composites/ materials. This role combines R&D, production support, and project management to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Long term career opportunities within this Eastern North Carolina plant site.  Offering competitive salary, bonus, and

Process Development Engineer*

Hebron, Kentucky

10/30/2025

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Process Development Engineer Foods or Chemical Our client is experiencing rapid growth producing bulk food additives using state-of-the-art drying technologies. This company also designs and installs production units for internal use and for outside clients producing food additives as well as developing new processes to produce chemicals and consumer products. 70% of this engineer’s time will

Production Manager - Chemical Plant

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

10/30/2025

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On-Site

$100000 - $130000 / yr

Excellent opportunity to join a specialty chemical plant as Production Manager to lead, direct, and provide technical support to the production teams for multiple Production Units. You will ensure that product quantity, quality, and production efficiency meets the goals and priorities. and all applicable Safety and Regulatory requirements are compliant.    RESPONSIBILITIES:   --- Perform day-to-day production initiatives

Environmental Engineer

Greenville, North Carolina

10/30/2025

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On-Site

Excellent opportunity with global manufacturing leader for experienced Environmental Engineer .  Requires extensive background managing and maintaining the following programs:  Title V, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Waste Water and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS).  This includes EPA reporting and compliance at local, state, and national regulatory agencies.     RESPONSIBILITIES:   --- Develop and maintain the strategy to meet Environmental

Reliability/ Maintenance Manager (Chemical Plant)

Pryor, Oklahoma

10/30/2025

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On-Site

$160000 - $195000 / yr

  This leadership role is responsible for both the strategic and hands-on direction of the site’s maintenance and reliability functions. Reporting to the General Manager and serving on the plant leadership team, this person will oversee all maintenance crafts while driving long-term reliability improvements across operations. The ideal candidate will strengthen mechanical integrity programs, improve asset performance

Chemical Plant Supt.

Greenville, North Carolina

10/30/2025

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Excellent opportunity to join global chemical leader as the production and technical lead for sulfuric acid manufacturing. This position provides direction to Supervisors and Engineers, ensuring operational reliability, product quality, and compliance with environmental and safety standards. Focused on optimizing performance and cost efficiency, this leader will drive both daily operations and long-term improvement strategies. Responsibilities: --Oversee production operations

Production Manager

Greenville, North Carolina

10/21/2025

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  The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations across fiber and LP manufacturing areas. This role provides leadership for project implementation, equipment readiness, maintenance coordination, and operational excellence initiatives, with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, and cost control.     Responsibilities: --Lead cross-functional teams for capital projects and major equipment

Plant Engineering Leader

El Dorado, Arkansas

10/21/2025

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Job Summary: We are seeking a proven Site Engineering & Projects Lead to direct engineering, capital projects, and process safety initiatives at our PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing facility. This role will manage a multidisciplinary team and oversee technical operations, reliability improvements, and regulatory compliance efforts, while collaborating closely with operations, maintenance, and corporate leadership. Key Responsibilities: --Lead all site engineering

Safety Manager

El Dorado, Arkansas

10/21/2025

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Summary The Safety Manager is a strategic leader responsible for fostering a world-class safety culture through proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness. This role drives continuous improvement, accountability, and employee engagement to ensure every individual works safely and confidently.   Responsibilities --Develop and execute the site’s strategic safety plan aligned with regulations and corporate goals. --Lead

Environmental Manager*

Houston, Texas

6/11/2025

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Environmental Manager     A   key leadership role responsible for setting environmental strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing all aspects of the site's environmental performance. Plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of environmental programs, permits, and systems in compliance with federal, state (TCEQ), and local regulations. Will lead a multidisciplinary team, engage with internal and external

Maintenance Manager

Lincolnton, North Carolina

1/22/2025

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The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing maintenance team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) framework. The role focuses on enhancing machine availability, reducing downtime, and developing the skills of team members to improve overall operational efficiency. The manager works closely with cross-functional teams to align maintenance strategies with