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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- At least 2 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- At least 5 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
- World Class Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance experience
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
