Process Engineer (Savannah, GA)

Life Cycle Engineering; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

HSA / FSA / Lifestyle Spending Account

EAP

Paid vacation and holidays

Continuing education programs

Online training and certification

Bonus program

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in Savannah, GA seeks a Process Engineer to drive process design and optimization across refinery operations. You will lead design activities, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, troubleshoot, and train operators as part of the Process Operation Department.

The role requires strong background in chemical engineering, 5+ years in heavy manufacturing, and ability to collaborate with Safety, Health, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or Mechanical engineering with relevant experience in heavy manufacturing.
• 5+ years of related experience in a heavy manufacturing environment (sugar, oil/gas, power, chemicals, etc.).
• Technical knowledge of processing equipment; familiarity with unit operations such as crystallization, evaporation, filtration.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant codes and standards.
• Strong communication skills and field-work capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to optimize process systems and unit operations.
• Develop process design and process safety documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Lead process audits and formal reviews for safety, environmental, quality, and food safety.

Skills

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

Process optimization

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a \"Best Place to Work\" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

As a Process Engineer you will be part of the Process Operation Department where you will provide leadership, direction, single point accountability, and technical expertise required to optimize process systems and unit operations. This will include process design, process optimization, ensuring process safety and compliance, troubleshooting and operator training while managing activities necessary to ensure optimal performance of refinery operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce sustainable, measurable results in Environmental/Safety/Health, Quality/Food Safety, and Financial (Cost and Asset Management) through defined processes.
• Contribute to a team environment with engagement at all levels and respect for all people.
• Demonstrate a customer-focused culture of discipline, attention-to-detail, and teamwork.
• Use a system approach that shares resources and knowledge across all departments.
• Assure adequate and appropriate process measures are in place and process control systems are in place.
• Assure process documentation is complete including process flow diagrams (PFDs) (with material and energy balances), Process and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), process descriptions, and SOPs.
• Lead and/or participate in audits of existing processes for safety, environmental, quality and food safety on a regular basis.
• Lead and/or participate in formal, documented process reviews of all new projects.
• Use and support the Management of Change (MOC) policy and procedure.
• Assure process control systems, including interlocks, are properly designed, implemented, and regularly verified as required.
• Collaborate with Safety, Health, and Quality staff to ensure sites manufacturing processes are safely designed, audited, and operated in accordance with ISC policies and procedures, which include all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Lead major process-related projects as appropriate.
• Work closely with Operation Department team members in troubleshooting. This may include classroom teaching and in-field investigation and training.
• Work with Operation Department supervision to ensure operators are performing tasks properly.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering preferred. Mechanical engineering candidates will also be considered.
• 5 years of related experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, (sugar, oil/gas, power plant, chemicals, pulp/paper, bulk food, etc.)
• Technical knowledge of processing equipment. Experience with any of the following unit operations is preferred:
  • Granular Activated Carbon Systems
  • Pressure Leaf Filtration
  • Filter Presses
  • Crystallization
  • Evaporation
  • Carbonatation
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant codes and standards.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with teams and stakeholders.
• Physically capable of field work.

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE)

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.