Senior Process Engineer

About This Role

Join the Gaco team as a Senior Process Engineer to manage capital improvement projects and provide technical support to manufacturing operations. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement by optimizing existing processes for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from initial concept and feasibility studies through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and final documentation
• Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing regular status updates to stakeholders
• Analyze production data, workflows, and processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement data-driven solutions to improve product quality, increase operational efficiency, and enhance process safety
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis for production and safety-related issues
• Provide daily technical support to Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot process upsets
• Read, interpret, and modify Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Perform engineering calculations to properly size and specify process equipment
• Develop comprehensive Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages for equipment and services
• Vet, select, and manage on-site contractors for installation and construction activities
• Apply a "Design for Maintainability" mindset to all projects

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• 5-7 years of combined project and process engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of managing capital projects from $50K to $5M+
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in manufacturing
• Direct, hands-on experience with specification, installation, and startup of process equipment (pumps, piping, tanks, control systems)
• Demonstrated experience in managing and directing contractors and skilled trades
• High proficiency in reading and creating P&IDs, Electrical Schematics, Construction Plans, and other technical drawings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and root cause analysis tools
• Strong understanding of process control fundamentals (DCS/PLC)
• Excellent communication skills
• Robust safety mindset and knowledge of OSHA and industry safety standards
• Proficiency with MS Project or similar project scheduling software

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 5-7 years of combined project and process engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Nice to Have

• Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Experience in a maintenance or reliability role
• Experience working in a PSM and RMP regulated environment
• Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD software

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits