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 analyze 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 fulfillment 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 behavior 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 Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a chemical, water treatment, food, or related manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a chemical, water treatment or related manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with wastewater treatment processes and industrial water systems
• World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and/or 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.