ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Process Engineer based in Minneapolis, MN! Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $122,500 to $135,500, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401k with a competitive 4% employer match Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders. A DAY IN THE LIFE As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including: Act as a process engineer to guide the operation of a state-of-the-art distillation system Available to provide on-site technical support as required (problems solving, technology deployment activities, improvement study, turnarounds, energy optimization, etc.) associated with distillation process. Provide full scale distillation process treatment expertise and troubleshooting; Conduct field inspection, design and operations support, optimization, and unit monitoring associated with Distillation processes. Monitor and adjust distillation processes or equipment for quality and productivity, following current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. Make necessary operating adjustments via instrumentation, equipment, or chemical additions to maintain product specifications. Operate pumps, valves, instruments to adjust fluid levels, flows, temperatures, pressures, and starting/stopping of mechanical equipment. Perform data review and make process decisions based on trends and system optimization goals. Interface with ECT2 customers and partners, acting as a front-line sales representative through effective full-scale system operations Manage and maintain daily operations logs, inventory, site consumables and vendor service contracts Be the bridge between operations, product development and process engineering groups. Advance ECT2 product lines as it pertains to setup, integration, and operation demands in the market; Develop new ideas that lead to patented and innovative treatment advances; Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all aspects of work with a safety-first attitude; Support and participate in field start-ups and commissioning work; Possess an advanced understanding of system hydraulics, mechanical operation / functionality and instrumentation / electrical control schemes; Work closely with design engineers to capture lessons learned; Travel as needed, domestically and internationally, to support project teams on the delivery of ECT2 products to its’ customers. Estimated travel is 10% May require longer work days and varied schedules. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Controls engineering desired but not required; 5-15 years of related work experience in the water treatment field Experience with Distillation, combustion, burners, boilers and heat transfer equipment is desired Working knowledge and practice with distillation technologies, heat exchangers, condensers, reboilers, reflux drums and burner unit operations. Technical expertise including process control, environmental control systems, and energy conservation optimization practices. Operation of control panels and other distillation equipment, in order to monitor and adjust product flow, pressure, temperature, etc. Manipulate distillation equipment controls to produce required volumes and required product quality. Take into account lab recommendations, schedules and test results. Experience with column packing for distillation systems and refractory media for hot oil heater systems is desired. Familiarity with safety practices and techniques relating to chemical/power/industrial manufacturing/production is desired. Strong communication (verbal & written), ability to motivate, prioritize, and organize in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Positive & proactive attitude with the ability to address issues, follow up and implement solutions as required. Experience with water treatment unit processes including ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange is a plus Experience with solvent storage and handling systems is a plus. Good organizational skills, planning skills and self-starter with good work ethic and sense of urgency with the drive to improve, adapt and think on your feet; Must be proficient in the following programs: MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD. Allen Bradley Suite or Siemens TIA Portal programing knowledge preferred but not required; Must be comfortable with hand and power tool use; Must possess a valid driver's license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Professional Engineer Certification (PE) OSHA Hazwoper 40 hour SCHEDULE AND ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS The schedule and essential physical functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, this position may require the individual to work rotating shift assignments, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Standby and on-call duty is required, and the individual must be able to respond to the facility within one hour. Some shifts will require working alone. Must have the ability to lift 50-60 pounds using Company provided equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance. MAKE THE MOVE From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical design, engineering and operational solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs – and well ahead of the strategic curve. We are a fast-paced and dynamic team. At Montrose, you are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we’d love to speak with you. Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun! Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies (ECT2), a Montrose Environmental Group company, is a specialist provider of cutting edge technology solutions to remove emerging and difficult to treat contaminants from water and vapor. Our systems use proprietary and cost-effective approaches that leverage a range of media to enable efficient removal of contaminants and on-site regeneration. Our solutions are field proven as well as sustainable to minimize requirements for future generations to manage waste by-products generated during treatment processes. ECT2 offers a full array of services dedicated to understanding, removing and managing the impacts of contaminants in air and water. You can help lead the way. Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team! Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace. Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. You can read more about EEO compliance here and here as well as information on the pay transparency nondiscrimination provision here. Montrose believes in accessibility for all. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.