Process Engineer, Operations & Maintenance

Process Engineer – Operations & Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to support operations and maintenance activities for advanced ultra-pure water (UPW) systems. This role provides hands-on technical expertise across process optimization, system design, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the highest standards of water quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven engineer who is passionate about innovation and excited to contribute to.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Analyze, evaluate, and improve ultra-pure water processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and compliance with quality standards
• Technical Troubleshooting: Provide advanced process-level support, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Documentation & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and update process documentation, SOPs, and technical specifications
• Process Design: Create and maintain process specifications, P&IDs, mass balances, sequences of operation, and functional logic for water treatment systems
• Project Support: Collaborate with automation, commissioning, innovation, sales, and procurement teams on system upgrades, modifications, and new technology implementations
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Support O&M engineers and technicians through process training, documentation, and best-practice guidance
• Safety Compliance: Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, standards, and regulations
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Solid understanding of industrial process systems, preferably within water or wastewater treatment environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Up to three (3) years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel on a case-by-case basis to support projects, troubleshooting, training, or other operational needs at additional site

Benefits Offered:

In addition to joining a collaborative and growth-focused organization, this role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Three (3) weeks of PTO to start (prorated based on hire date)
• Ability to roll over up to 40 PTO hours annually
• 16 personal hours annually (prorated based on hire date)
• Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day (not deducted from PTO)
• Profit sharing program
• Strong emphasis on career development, growth, and advancement