Wastewater Regen Process Engineer (Cottage Grove, MN)

3M • Cottage Grove, MN

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About The Position

The Wastewater Regen Process Engineer provides process engineering oversight of regenerable ion exchange operations, including ion exchange vessels, a distillation column, a hot oil heater, a high-pressure reverse osmosis unit, and a thin-film evaporator. The role ensures regulatory obligations, safety requirements, and productivity objectives are met while driving continuous improvement to decrease environmental impact, improve safety, increase productivity, and reduce cost. The position is based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, may include up to 10% travel, and may be eligible for relocation authorization.

The engineer uses operations data, process modeling, data analysis, and technical evaluations to optimize treatment effectiveness and efficiency. The role develops and maintains standard work and process control procedures, supports Operations with troubleshooting and corrective-action recommendations, collaborates with the EHS Laboratory on PFAS analytical data, and leads investigation teams and root-cause investigations as needed. The position participates in project planning and implementation and may suggest changes or future direction. Availability outside traditional work hours is required to help address equipment issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, completed and verified before starting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with wastewater and water treatment processes.
• Experience with chemical process units.
• Previous environmental experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with spreadsheet and/or database application programs such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and SharePoint.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory obligations, safety requirements, and productivity objectives are met.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to decrease environmental impact, improve safety, increase productivity, and reduce cost.
• Provide process engineering oversight of regenerable ion exchange operations, including ion exchange vessels, a distillation column, a hot oil heater, a high-pressure reverse osmosis unit, and a thin-film evaporator.
• Optimize treatment effectiveness using operations data.
• Conduct process modeling, data analysis, and technical evaluations to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standard work and process control procedures for process units.
• Lead investigation teams as needed, including conducting root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with the EHS Laboratory on PFAS analytical data.
• Provide engineering support to Operations by troubleshooting issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Be available outside traditional work hours to help address equipment issues.
• Participate in and potentially lead project planning efforts; suggest changes or future direction and participate in implementing them.

Benefits

• Programs to support physical and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level