Process Engineer

Carus Group•LaSalle, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is focused on optimizing chemical manufacturing processes, improving reliability, and driving continuous improvement across the plant. The Process Engineer will be a technical expert relied upon to improve safety, performance, and reliability.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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