Process Engineer – Energy & Production

Esseco Industrial; Trecate; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Esseco Industrial seeks a Chemical Engineering graduate to join the Production team in Italy. The role supports the Energy Manager, monitoring energy usage, balancing energy and mass, and driving efficiency projects to improve plant performance.

You will help develop careers within Production, assisting managers to optimize processes and sustain continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5-7 years' experience in Production within the chemical industry.
• Strong interest in energy efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for data analysis.
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse plant energy consumption (electricity, gas, steam and utilities).
• Support the preparation and updating of plant energy balances.
• Analyse process data to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency.
• Contribute to the optimisation of plant operating conditions.
• Participate in energy recovery, cogeneration and decarbonisation projects.
• Develop energy-related KPIs and technical/management reports.
• Support energy audits, ISO 50001 compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to management and optimisation of utilities and associated systems (steam and water).
• Prepare energy-related regulatory documentation and licences.

Skills

Energy management

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

We are looking for a Chemical Engineering graduate to join our Production team.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Energy Manager, supporting energy monitoring and the optimisation of production facilities. The role will involve analysing energy consumption, preparing mass and energy balances, contributing to energy efficiency projects and improving the plant's operational performance.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop their career within the Production function, supporting department managers in managing, optimising and continuously improving production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse plant energy consumption (electricity, gas, steam and utilities).
• Support the preparation and updating of plant energy balances.
• Analyse process data to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency.
• Contribute to the optimisation of plant operating conditions.
• Participate in energy recovery, cogeneration and decarbonisation projects.
• Develop energy-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and technical and management reports.
• Support energy audits, ISO 50001 compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the management and optimisation of utilities and associated systems, including steam and water.
• Prepare energy-related regulatory documentation and applications, including those concerning energy-intensive businesses, electricity generation licences, high-efficiency cogeneration (CAR) and Energy Release 2.0.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 5-7 years' experience in Production within the chemical industry.
• Strong interest in and commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability and the continuous improvement of industrial processes.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for data analysis.
• Problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of mass and energy balances.
• Experience in process data analysis and industrial KPIs.
• Knowledge of continuous and batch chemical production processes.
• Excellent command of Excel and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of energy and environmental regulations applicable to industrial sites.
• Familiarity with plant monitoring and data acquisition systems, as well as Business Intelligence tools.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to work directly in a production plant environment.

What We Offer

You will join a dynamic, well-structured working environment within a rapidly expanding multinational group, offering genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

In addition to a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, we offer a structured career development pathway, ongoing training and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in energy efficiency and production management.

Indicative gross annual salary: €40,000-€45,000.