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Lead Process Engineer

Chennai💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-16 → 2026-10-05

Core

Lead process and engineering for White Liquor & Evaporation (WLE) systems in pulp mills, covering capital projects, service, upgrades, and lifecycle optimization.

Role type

Lead Process Engineer (Pulp Mill/WLE)

Builds

WLE plant engineering solutions, process concepts, and technical configurations for global pulp mill customers.

Domain

Pulp and paper industry, thermal/chemical engineering, evaporation systems.

Required skills

Pulp mill engineering and design, process engineering, dimensioning and calculations, technical documentation, troubleshooting, commissioning support, HAZOP analysis, lifecycle optimization

Preferred skills

Service and modernization experience, customer-focused collaboration, independent ownership, analytical problem-solving, English fluency

Technologies

Evaporation systems, white liquor systems, Ash treatment systems, Recausticizers, Limekilns

Responsibilities

Lead process and engineering in WLE projects for capital deliveries and service scopes; Develop process concepts and technical configurations based on customer needs; Perform dimensioning, calculations, and technical evaluations for WLE systems; Prepare and coordinate technical documentation and engineering deliverables; Support service, upgrade, troubleshooting, and modernization projects; Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions with global stakeholders; Contribute to commissioning activities, performance evaluations, and HAZOPs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership (via careerplan.io/jobs/R55282-lead-process-engineer-at-valmet)