Process Engineer - Water Treatment

Inerchem

Lisboa

Presencial

EUR 40 000 - 60 000

Tempo integral

14 dias+

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Remote work flexibility

Participation in innovative projects

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Resumo da oferta

Inerchem seeks a skilled Chemical Engineer to contribute to innovative water treatment projects in Lisbon. Candidates should possess a strong background in coagulation, flocculation, and disinfection processes, with at least 5 years experience in water treatment. This exciting role offers remote work flexibility and opportunities for professional growth in a specialized environment.

Qualificações

5 years of experience in water treatment, focusing on chemical processes.
Knowledge in scaling, corrosion control, and physico-chemical modeling.
Experience with process simulation tools and project execution.

Responsabilidades

Design and optimize water treatment processes.
Analyze raw water characteristics for effective chemical treatment.
Provide technical support during commissioning of chemical systems.

Conhecimentos

Coagulation-flocculation chemistry

Disinfection mechanisms

Fluency in English

Physico-chemical modeling

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Ferramentas

Aspen

HYSYS

AutoCAD

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Chemical Engineer with a solid academic and practical foundation in chemical process engineering and water treatment technologies. The ideal candidate will have approximately 5 years of experience and a deep understanding of coagulation-flocculation chemistry, disinfection mechanisms, and the physico-chemical principles governing water purification. This role requires hands-on involvement in process design, chemical treatment strategies, and project execution for industrial and infrastructure-scale water treatment systems.
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Key Responsibilities

Design and optimize water treatment processes involving coagulation, flocculation, filtration, disinfection, and chemical dosing.

Analyze and interpret raw water and treated water characteristics to determine the most effective chemical treatment methods.

Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and chemical consumption estimates.

Model and simulate mass transfer, chemical reaction kinetics, and solid-liquid separation phenomena in water processes.

Select and specify chemical reagents for clarification, oxidation, neutralization, and scaling prevention.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during basic and detailed engineering stages.

Provide remote or on-site technical support during commissioning or troubleshooting of chemical systems.
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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (strictly required).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in water treatment, with strong focus on chemical and physico-chemical processes.

Demonstrated knowledge in:

Flocculation and coagulation chemistry

Disinfection mechanisms (e.g., chlorine, ozone, UV)

Scaling and corrosion control

Physico-chemical modeling of water processes

Experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen, HYSYS), Excel-based models, and AutoCAD or similar for engineering diagrams.

Strong communication skills and ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams.

Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
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Preferred Experience

Prior involvement in desalination, industrial wastewater treatment, or municipal water plants.

Experience with resin systems, boron removal, or membrane pre-treatment strategies.

Participation in commissioning activities, technical assessments, or lab-scale testing.

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What We Offer

Participation in innovative, international water treatment projects.

Remote work flexibility with long-term development opportunities.

Professional growth in a highly technical and specialized environment.

Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.