Optimization & Process Engineer

Moeve Chemicals, S.A.U.; Cádiz; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading chemical company in Cádiz is seeking an Optimization & Process Engineer to enhance plant performance and safety. This role involves optimizing processes, recommending improvements, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates hold a Chemical Engineering degree and are fluent in Spanish and English, with 5 years of experience preferred. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Strong technical roots in chemical engineering.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English; knowledge of Portuguese, French, or Chinese is a plus.
• Around 5 years of experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead process control & optimization to maximize plant performance.
• Recommend new designs or equipment upgrades to reduce costs.
• Ensure new projects align with technical standards for startup.
• Promote safety by identifying risks and implementing protective systems.
• Maintain design conditions and performance limits.
• Exchange ideas, benchmark processes, and contribute to internal training.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Collaborative spirit

Fluent in Spanish and English

Experience with LAB technologies

Educación

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to unlock value and efficiency in chemical processes through smart optimization and forward-thinking engineering? We're looking for a talented Optimization & Process Engineer to join our International Optimization & Process Department—a team where innovation meets impact.

In this role, you'll become a key contributor to optimizing plant economics, improving operational safety, and driving process development. You’ll partner with Operations, Engineering, and international peers to make things run smarter, safer, and smoother.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll take the lead on :

• Process Control & Optimization : Help Operations maximize plant performance by fine-tuning variables to match market and material dynamics. Own plant KPIs and guide optimization strategies.
• Process Development : Recommend new designs or equipment upgrades to reduce costs, adapt to new feedstocks, and develop innovative product outputs.
• Project Execution : Ensure new projects are aligned with technical standards and fully prepared for startup—all while keeping capital investment lean.
• Process Safety : Promote a safety-first culture by identifying risks and implementing protective systems that reduce incident probability and severity.
• Integrity : Safeguard production integrity by maintaining design conditions and performance limits that meet long-term operational requirements.
• Knowledge & Benchmarking : Actively exchange ideas, benchmark processes, and contribute to internal training and global collaboration. Support historical records and technical documentation.

What We Are Looking For

You bring strong technical roots, an analytical mind, and a collaborative spirit. Our ideal profile includes :

A degree in Chemical Engineering

Fluency in both Spanish and English; knowledge of Portuguese, French, or Chinese is a plus

Around 5 years of experience preferred—but we welcome motivated professionals at any stage

Experience with LAB technologies is appreciated, but we’re open to diverse process backgrounds

Willingness to travel occasionally

Professional category will be matched to your experience and capabilities

Ready to take your career further by solving real-world challenges in process performance and innovation? We’d love to hear from you.

Location : Moeve Chemicals Puente Mayorga, San Roque (Cádiz)

Moeve vela siempre por la igualdad de oportunidades, identificando y desarrollando todo el potencial de las personas basándose exclusivamente en sus capacidades para el desempeño de sus funciones y en la no discriminación por razón de orientación e identidad sexual, expresión de género o características sexuales, así como respecto de las demás dimensiones de la diversidad.