Process Engineer II

Garyville’s Process Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative environment responsible for understanding, analyzing, and improving the production units at the Garyville site. The team’s key stakeholders consist of the production operators, the maintenance & reliability group, and the planning group. The Process Engineer plays a key role in reaching site and organizational goals related to safety, performance, TPM, and customer service.

The Process Engineer is an individual contributor that will be responsible for specific production units on the Garyville site. The engineer will learn the chemical processes that take place in the unit, build relationships with the operators who run those processes, and communicate the KPIs and challenges of the unit’s planned production. Once a basic understanding of the unit is in place, the Process Engineer will maintain a safe and compliant workplace, implement process changes, and work with appropriate stakeholders (QA, TPM, Maintenance, Capital) to improve unit efficiency and performance.

Each process engineer is responsible for different units and processes, but it is necessary to work with other engineers and departments to achieve the best solutions. The ideal candidate is analytical, an effective communicator, and focused on execution.

• Reaction chemistries, production processes, and plant equipment
• Process safety in a PSM plant
• Root cause investigation techniques
• Leading through influence
• Process improvement methods
• TPM Methodology

• Monitor and analyze the performance of production units
• Complete initiatives to ensure a safe work environment in the production area and maintain updated process safety information files
• Work closely with unit operators to produce batches, prepare for scheduled maintenance, and make area and efficiency improvements
• Collaborate with logistics and planning groups to meet customer demand
• Analyze, investigate, and troubleshoot problems in processes and equipment
• Document changes in unit by writing MOCs and performing PSSRs
• Member of a site TPM Pillar team
• Support capital projects by providing process data, reviewing designs, serving on project teams, participating in hazard analysis, and executing other relevant duties
• Work with area chemist/pilot plant on new product development/implementation
• Review and update SOPs to reflect operation changes
• Interface with the reliability team for outage planning and maintenance work in area
• Evaluate, drive and advocate for in sourcing, innovation and volume opportunities for the site

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, or similar technical field
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with equipment design, process development, and optimization
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position

• Demonstrated strong background leading technically driven projects, and ability to effectively work in cross‑functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience in a PSM (Process Safety Management) environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities

The pay range for this position is $83,600.00 – $. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.  to see our benefits.

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign…