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.