Process Engineer 📍 Craiova (Podari), Romania At Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, we help customers improve operational performance and sustainability through innovative water and process management solutions. We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our team at a customer site in Podari, Craiova. In this role, you will support and optimize wastewater treatment operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. Working closely with both customer and Ecolab teams, you will play a key role in driving process improvements, supporting operational excellence, and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards. What You Will Do: Provide support to the operating team. Provide training, technical and analytical advice to internal and external stakeholders on the physical, biological, and chemical processes to maximize wastewater process operation efficiency and meet permit requirements. Monitor and analyze process lab data, energy, and chemical usage data. Troubleshoot and/or review wastewater treatment processes and facility design. Evaluate, initiate, and revise process technologies. Ensure the fulfillment of operating standards. Supervise the implementation of solutions for TCO reduction. Work with equipment in the best conditions. Meet the annual requirements of incident prevention and analysis indicators in accordance with the agreed targets. Support the safety training for the team, at least monthly, to promote safe behavior and activities as important elements in incident prevention. 100% alignment with Ecolab policies/procedures at global/European level in the field of SH&E Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field Minimum 2 years of experience in a chemical, water treatment, food, or related manufacturing environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in a chemical, water treatment or related manufacturing environment Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline Experience with wastewater treatment processes and industrial water systems World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and/or TPM experience What's in It for You The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support sustainable water management and operational excellence. Exposure to advanced wastewater treatment technologies and industry-leading expertise. A culture that prioritizes safety, continuous learning, and professional development. The chance to collaborate closely with customers and make a visible impact on plant performance. Career growth opportunities within a global organization committed to innovation and sustainability. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.