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## Senior Process Engineer - St. Gabriel, LAApplyremote type: Fully Onsitelocations: St. Gabriel, Louisiana, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1778**Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!****Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.****“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”****Role Overview:**A Sr. Process Engineer leads process and capital engineering efforts including design, project management, and project planning across manufacturing operations. This role oversees process design and continuous improvement while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, partnering cross-functionally to support documentation, innovation, and execution of core business processes. Success is assessed by measurable process improvements and effective deployment of capital projects. This role also serves as a key engineering contact for vendors, leadership, and internal stakeholders.**A Sample of What You’ll Do in This Role:*** Lead engineering design, planning, and execution for capital and process improvement projects across facilities.* Manage full project lifecycle including scope, cost estimates, timelines, resources, risk, and delivery against budget and schedule.* Collaborate with Location and Plant Managers to develop strategic plans, project scopes, and resource requirements.* Oversee process engineering design, review manufacturing processes, and identify improvements to efficiency, quality, and cost.* Develop and evaluate equipment, materials, systems, and engineering practices for project effectiveness.* Lead preparation of RFPs, bid evaluations, contractor selection, negotiations, and pre-construction activities.* Coordinate AutoCAD design work, schematics, and engineering documentation for projects.* Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements including OSHA and MSHA, and partner with EHS on safety.* Monitor and report project progress, costs, risks, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.* Serve as primary engineering point of contact for vendors, consultants, and internal teams.* Drive commissioning, troubleshooting, and field engineering support for projects and new equipment installations.* Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to meet requirements, timelines, and communication expectations.* Support documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of core business systems and processes.* Lead initiatives to standardize processes, improve cost efficiency, and enable new capabilities.* Manage competing priorities and resources across multiple projects and programs.* Provide consultation on equipment procurement and engineering solutions.* Assist with departmental budgeting and implement operational policies, procedures, and goals.**What You Bring to the Role:*** 10+ years of experience as a chemical plant, project, or process engineer with 5+ years in project management and 3+ years in a PSM facility* Experience successfully delivering capital projects with strong focus on safety, cost control, and timelines* Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills across multiple concurrent initiatives* Expertise in process engineering, implementation, and continuous improvement* Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage competing priorities* Experience with control system design and implementation* Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project or equivalent)* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams, vendors, and leadership* Experience with MS Visio and AutoCAD (read/write) preferred* Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming preferred* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (trade certifications preferred)**What Makes You a Great Fit:*** You are a high-integrity professional with strong work ethic and commitment to safety* You are a hands-on “working leader” who can both lead teams and directly execute technical work* You have a strong learning agility and consistently exceed expectations* You’re resourceful and can balance efficiency with knowing when to invest additional resources* You are customer-focused and enable commercial teams to better serve customers* You’re a critical thinker who analyzes complex problems and drives practical, results-oriented solutions* You have strong organizational skills with a process-driven mindset* You can build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams* You enjoy creating a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment**Compensation and Benefits:*** In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $144,800 - $202,830. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.* This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/*Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.***Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:**Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.**NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS** is a Wilbur-Ellis business.For over 70 years, Nachurs Alpine Solutions has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 – formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK. #J-18808-Ljbffr