Process Engineer

IS THIS YOU?

Do you thrive on identifying trends in complex process data and turning them into actionable improvements? Are you energized by troubleshooting plant operations and preventing issues before they happen? Do you enjoy being the technical expert others rely on to improve safety, performance, and reliability?

Reporting to the Permanganates Plant Manager, the Process Engineer will play a key role in driving long-term plant efficiency, reliability, and process stability through data analysis, technical expertise, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Drive long-term improvements in plant efficiency and reliability by analyzing operational data and identifying trends that impact performance
• Anticipate and prevent process upsets or equipment failures through proactive monitoring and predictive analysis
• Lead and support root cause analysis efforts to eliminate production losses and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Serve as a technical advisor across operations, guiding process changes, equipment upgrades, and operating parameters
• Plan, evaluate, and support capital projects that enhance process performance, safety, and cost efficiency

• Your work will directly impact plant performance, efficiency, and product quality on a daily basis
• You’ll play a highly visible role as the go-to technical expert for a critical production unit
• You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful process improvements and capital projects
• You’ll collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to solve complex challenges

The right candidate is a detail-oriented, data-driven problem solver who thrives in a chemical manufacturing environment and brings a proactive, safety-first approach to improving plant performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent technical background
• 7-10 years of experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret process data and identify improvement opportunities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and operations teams

• Experience leading or supporting capital projects
• Prior experience in operations, maintenance, or technical support roles
• Exposure to root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies

• Flexible work schedule and rotating Fridays off in our LaSalle plant.
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans with a generous match, plus company-paid basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program for you and your dependents
• Employee engagement events, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, and STEM education initiatives

Carus is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/AAP/LGBTQ