On-Demand Engineering: The Smarter Alternative to Full-Time Hires for Specialty Chemical Facilities
As a plant manager, operations director, EHS leader, or engineering manager struggling to justify hiring another full-time senior engineer, you're not alone. As specialty chemical facilities face mounting pressure to do more with less, regulatory scrutiny continues to rise while projects keep piling up, and internal bandwidth is stretched thin.
This is where on-demand engineering becomes a smarter, more strategic option by providing senior process engineers for hire, on a contract basis, so you get deep technical support only when you need it. No overhead, no hiring delays, and no compromise on quality.
The High Cost of Full-Time Process Engineers
A full-time senior engineer can cost upwards of $130,000 annually, not including benefits, licensing fees for tools like Aspen Plus, or time lost to recruitment. Even worse, many mid-sized facilities lack consistent workloads to justify a permanent hire, leading to underutilization, inflated costs, and delayed progress on critical issues.
With our specific service in this area, clients have reduced total engineering costs by up to 30% while gaining access to senior-level talent who specialize in solving high-stakes problems.
On-Demand Engineering: Purpose-Built for the Specialty Chemical Industry
Unlike generalized staffing agencies or junior-level consultants, at Siege, we provide advanced chemical engineering consulting, especially for process-intensive operations:
- Process optimization and debottlenecking
- EPA/TCEQ regulatory compliance strategy
- Boiler and heater system improvements
- Aspen Plus process simulation for modeling and redesign
- Utility system performance and energy reduction
And of course, this isn't support-level work, it's senior-level execution, delivered precisely when and where you need it.
Built for Flexibility. Driven by Results.
Whether you're trying to reduce downtime as a Plant Manager, preparing for a compliance audit as an EHS Manager, or an Operations Leader facing immense pressure to cut costs, our specialized talent is equipped to help you move faster with fewer resources.
1. Immediate Deployment of Senior Experts
Our engineers are deployment-ready, most with 20+ years of experience. No training. No hand-holding. Just fast, effective problem-solving from day one.
2. Flexible Staffing for Process Engineering
Why add a permanent salary when your needs fluctuate? Our flexible model provides the opportunity for you to hire a chemical engineer for short-term projects, seasonal workloads, or urgent needs, on your terms.
3. Risk Mitigation You Can't Afford to Ignore
Downtime, Permit violations, and Safety incidents aren't theoretical but relatively common in under-resourced operations. At Siege, we help mitigate these risks through expert-led process audits, performance reviews, and regulatory consulting before minor issues escalate into big problems.
4. Seamless Integration with Your In-House Team
Downtime, Permit violations, and Safety incidents aren't theoretical but relatively common in under-resourced operations. At Siege, we help mitigate these risks through expert-led process audits, performance reviews, and regulatory consulting before minor issues escalate into big problems.
When to Call Us?
You don't need a full-time hire, but you need a specialist when:
- Boilers, heaters, or cooling systems are underperforming
- An EPA/TCEQ inspection is on the horizon
- Process inefficiencies are eating into profits
- Your team lacks simulation capability using Aspen Plus
- Downtime is rising but you can't hire fast enough
At Siege, we're not here to replace your team; we're here to amplify it when it matters most. Ready to reduce costs, avoid shutdowns, and solve complex process challenges without hiring full-time? Contact us today for an on-demand engineering partner for when precision, speed, and ROI matter most.
