Process Engineer

Elessent Clean Technologies is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and results-driven Process Controls Engineer for the MECS acid catalyst manufacturing facility in Martinez, CA. The Process Engineer is responsible for developing catalyst production processes and for providing technical support to the facility. The Process Engineer is an active participant in cross-functional project teams, global initiatives, and operational improvement teams. The Process Engineer will work closely with their supervisors and other plant personnel to provide operational support and complete various projects.

Attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work are required to ensure catalyst plant operation remains safe, compliant, reliable, and profitable.

Our site is small, with the opportunity to participate in multiple business aspects and to make a large impact on the success of the business while leveraging the support of a global company.

• Monitor and report on process performance, product cost, and operational logistics
• Serve as the site process resource for the catalyst manufacturing process
• Identify and implement process upgrades and optimization projects
• Collaborate with on-site teams to drive yield and profitability improvements
• Facilitate discussion between catalyst plant and R&D teams
• Communicate process risks and opportunities to the organization
• Troubleshoot process and quality issues
• Establish operating guidance and parameters
• Manage planning and execution of new catalyst test runs
• Participate in capital project reviews
• Model core values (Safety, Respect for People, Ethics & Compliance, Environmental Leadership)

• BS in Chemical Engineering.
• 4+ years’ process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience building and troubleshooting mass/energy balances (preferred).
• Experience with powder handling, mixing, extrusion/pelletizing, drying/calcination, (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor) (preferred).
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project) (preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD (preferred).

• Comfortable working at heights (including ability to wear fall protection and to do moderate stair/ladder climbing)
• Capable of wearing a respirator
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds
• Working knowledge of MOC, PSSR, HAZOP/LOPA, incident investigation, and permit-to-work.
• Understanding of environmental compliance (air permits, waste/wastewater) (preferred).

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Communicates effectively with technicians, engineers, contractors, EHS, and management.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Strong organizational skills; manages tasks and projects efficiently.
• Periodically provide night and weekend support as required
• Adjusts priorities based on business needs.
• Performs well under pressure.

• Collaborative, cooperative team contributor.

• Committed to continuous learning and skill development.
• Proactive; finds ways to get work done and leverages available resources and networks.

• Domestic travel may be required periodically (