Process Engineer

Process Engineer
📍 Craiova (Podari), Romania

At Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company , we help customers improve operational performance and sustainability through innovative water and process management solutions.

We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our team at a customer site in Podari, Craiova . In this role, you will support and optimize wastewater treatment operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. Working closely with both customer and Ecolab teams, you will play a key role in driving process improvements, supporting operational excellence, and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.

What You Will Do:

- Provide support to the operating team.

- Provide training, technical and analytical advice to internal and external stakeholders on the physical, biological, and chemical processes to maximize wastewater process operation efficiency and meet permit requirements.

- Monitor and analyse process lab data, energy, and chemical usage data.

- Troubleshoot and/or review wastewater treatment processes and facility design.

- Evaluate, initiate, and revise process technologies.

- Ensure the fulfilment of operating standards.

- Supervise the implementation of solutions for TCO reduction.

- Work with equipment in the best conditions.

- Meet the annual requirements of incident prevention and analysis indicators in accordance with the agreed targets.

- Support the safety training for the team, at least monthly, to promote safe behaviour and activities as important elements in incident prevention.

- 100% alignment with Ecolab policies/procedures at global/European level in the field of SH&E

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

- 2 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment

- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
Preferred Qualifications:

- 5 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment

- Master's Degree in an Chemical Engineering discipline

- World Class manufacturing and TPM experience

What's in It for You

- The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support sustainable water management and operational excellence.

- Exposure to advanced wastewater treatment technologies and industry-leading expertise.

- A culture that prioritizes safety, continuous learning, and professional development.

- The chance to collaborate closely with customers and make a visible impact on plant performance.

- Career growth opportunities within a global organization committed to innovation and sustainability.