Plant Process Engineer

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com .

We are seeking a highly motivated Plant Process Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a key role in driving process optimization, safety, and innovation within our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will support capital project execution, lead process improvement initiatives, and collaborate across departments to enhance plant performance in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

If you're a results-driven professional with a strong foundation in chemical or mechanical engineering and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Roles :

Support the plant capital process by scoping projects, assisting with equipment / process design, writing startup and operating procedures, and commissioning / start-up of equipment

Provide technical assistance in process improvements and provide process engineering studies as required to support plant productivity, quality, and EHS initiatives .

Provid e leadership and participation o n plant teams to improve productivity, quality , and reduce cost .

Support all site team activities to achieve the common goal through active participation.

Willing & capable to lead and / or participate on site teams, as well as corporate teams.

Facilitate new product / process introductions to the plant.

Work closely with corporate Process Technology on improvement initiatives.

Key Attributes :

Outstanding communication skills and able to interact with Corporate Staff groups, hourly plant personnel, as well as staff.

Understand and lead efforts around teamwork structures.

Lead by example.

Outstanding organizational skills.

Self-managed .

Technical problem solving capabilities.

Above average computer skills.

Fundamental belief and demonstrated behaviors that safety & compliance is one of the most critical aspects to the Plant Process Engineer's role.

Safety, compliance, and the overall Responsible Care process is supported by the Plant Process Engineer through demonstrating safety leadership; by participation and example.

Fluency in English preferred.

Qualifications :

BS ChE or BS ME, or other applicable technical discipline, minimum.

2 -5 years minimum industrial experience in chemical process environment. ( Depends if hiring a Process Engineer I, II, or III)

Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, minimum.

SAP experience is highly desirable.

Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is highly desirable .

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification . If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $83,500.00 and $139,100.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.