Process Engineer

Croda; Mill Hall (Clinton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Croda is seeking an Engineer to support site process control and automation systems, focusing on improving production efficiency and plant reliability. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a chemical processing environment.

The candidate should have a degree and at least 3 years in an industrial setting, with strong English communication and MS Office skills. This is a site-based position requiring physical work and interaction with contractors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Must have oral & written proficiency in English.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Competent in core engineering disciplines.
• Good team player.
• Ability to prioritize workload with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop site process control and automation systems.
• Develop, implement and monitor short-term plans (0–12 months) for engineering objectives.
• Solve problems across disciplines and departments with limited information.
• Coordinate with line manager and external contractors as needed.
• Assist in accident and incident investigations when required.
• Communicate technical information across site levels and with regulators.
• Provide plant and process troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Lead or participate in hazard studies and process risk assessments.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Engineering fundamentals

Team player

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, Croda is seeking an Engineer responsible for providing technical expertise and support for the development, design implementation and maintenance of mechanical and production systems with a view toward improving production efficiency and plant reliability, reducing manufacturing costs and improving safety standards. This role will have a focus on site process controls and automation. Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health & environmental regulations.

Key Duties

• Support and develop the site process control and automation systems.
• To be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of predominately short term (0- 12 months) plans to ensure the achievement of objectives related to a given engineering discipline.
• To solve problems, sometimes in the face of limited or vague information, that may affect multiple disciplines and departments.
• Guidance will be sought in most cases before implementing a solution.
• The Engineer may be involved in, respond to, and assist in accident and incident investigations.
• To regularly communicate technical information and influence internally at all site levels and with external engineering contractors, suppliers and regulators of core discipline engineering matters.
• Provide plant and process troubleshooting skills to manufacturing assets ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Lead/participate in hazard studies and participate in process hazard reviews including carrying out risk assessments with assigned plant areas.
• The role requires engineering acumen to identify areas for improvement and to generate original thinking in design and development.
• The job holder is expected to approach tasks with creativity, flair and continual improvement.
• To work under the direction of their line manager as needed.
• Decisions are made in relation to specific situations and may be inherently complex in nature with the results regularly reviewed.
• Assistance and advice are available.
• The post-holder is expected to work as part of a larger departmental team.

Education & Training: Educated to degree level. Minimum of 3 years in an industrial setting: chemical processing industry preferred.

Communication Skills

• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in MS Office.

Other Skills

• Competent in core engineering disciplines.
• Good team player.
• Ability to prioritize workload with competing priorities.

Ability to walk, sit or stand for a minimum of 8 hours. May be required to move throughout production areas on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and/or stairs and be exposed to outside weather conditions for extended periods. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.