Process Engineer

Orion Group; Eddyville (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Process Engineer to support plant operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will perform engineering analysis, support capital projects, and implement improvements to safety, efficiency, quality, and reliability in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and at least five years of experience in industrial operations. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum of five years engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations through engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Assist with capital projects, facility modifications, and equipment upgrades.
• Evaluate processes to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Develop engineering documents, procedures, specifications, and project plans.
• Coordinate activities with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and vendors.
• Support process optimization and equipment layout improvements.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Contribute to Process Safety Management (PSM) and environmental compliance.
• Maintain engineering drawings and technical records.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Process Engineer supports plant operations through engineering, process improvement, and capital project activities that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and production performance. This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement while supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations.

The Process Engineer plays an important role in helping the company optimize plant performance through practical engineering solutions and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support plant operations through engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Assist with capital projects, facility modifications, and equipment upgrades.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to increase safety, efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Develop engineering documentation, procedures, specifications, and project plans.
• Coordinate engineering activities with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and vendors.
• Support process optimization, equipment selection, and facility layout improvements.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and progress to ensure successful project execution.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental compliance, and plant safety initiatives.
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and technical records.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Five years of engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.

Preferred

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, chlor-alkali, refining, or other process industries.
• Experience supporting capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Experience with AutoCAD, SAP, or other engineering and ERP systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, and access industrial process areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.