Senior Process Engineer

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Job Summary: Analyze, optimize, and control operational and management processes at power plants, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Key Highlights: 1. Contribute to continuous improvement and achieve strategic objectives. 2. Lead the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy. 3. Be part of a team driving change and innovation. ENGIE, a global leader in energy generation with a purpose to accelerate the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy, is seeking a ***Senior Process Engineer.*** If you want to be part of this challenge, this is your opportunity! Here, every talent plays a key role in our mission to transform the future: make a difference, tackle exciting challenges, and build a rewarding professional career that reflects who you are. **Location:** Tocopilla, Chile. **Your Purpose at ENGIE** Analyze, optimize, and control operational and management processes at the power plant, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Contribute to continuous improvement and achievement of strategic objectives through technical information generation and high-value optimization proposals. ️ **Your Key Responsibilities** * Evaluate performance of critical processes (combustion, power generation, water treatment, thermal balance, etc.). * Propose improvements based on technical indicators and international benchmarking. * Develop and implement energy efficiency initiatives, consumption reduction measures, and reliability improvements. * Apply methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or predictive maintenance for operational optimization. * Design, calculate, and monitor process KPIs (thermal efficiency, specific fuel consumption, equipment availability). * Report periodic results and propose corrective actions. * Verify compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies on safety, environment, and quality. * Participate in audits and regulatory permitting processes. * Provide technical inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX) and techno-economic evaluation of projects. ✅ **What We Expect From You** * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field. * Additional training in process management, energy efficiency, or data analysis is desirable. * 3–5 years of experience in industrial or energy-related processes. * Experience in thermal power plants, combined-cycle plants, or electricity generation is desirable. * Knowledge of thermodynamics, energy efficiency, and plant balance. * Proficiency in PI System, SCADA, Power BI, SAP, and data analysis tools. * Expertise in optimization and indicator control methodologies. * Intermediate English proficiency. **Why ENGIE?** * Permanent employment contract from day one: We offer job stability and professional growth from your first day. * Professional development: You will have access to a career plan, a highly skilled team, and over 1,000 courses on our Sezame platform. * Competitive benefits: Complementary health, dental, and catastrophic insurance; vacation bonus; year-end bonuses; additional free days; and more. * ENGIE Culture: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaborative work under the ONE ENGIE model. **Will You Join the Challenge?** Apply now and become part of a community that drives change, innovates with purpose, and builds a cleaner, fairer future for everyone. Become a Transition Maker at ENGIE. At ENGIE, we guarantee the confidentiality and security of candidates’ personal data. The information provided will be used exclusively for the selection process and processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations (Law 21.096). Data will be retained only for the duration of the selection process. By applying, you consent to the processing of your data for these purposes. **Business Unit:** GBU Renewables & Flexible Power **Division:** GEN International – Chile **Legal Entity:** ENGIE ENERGÍA CHILE S.A. **Professional Experience:** Entry-level (experience < 3 years) **Education Level:** High School Diploma / Equivalent to High School / A **Legal Entity:** ENGIE Chile Our Values Inclusion and diversity are central to our human resources policy. We guarantee equal opportunities for all candidates and commit to creating the most accessible possible workplace.