Process Engineer (Water Treatment)

Date: Mar 3, 2026

Location: Lancaster, PA, US

Company: Dart Container

Do you have hands‑on experience running manufacturing water treatment, drinking water or wastewater treatment systems? Are you the go‑to person for water testing, chemical adjustments, and troubleshooting pumps, valves, and treatment equipment?
If so, Dart Container wants to talk to you.

We are expanding our Water Treatment team and are seeking an individual who can help support, improve, and standardize water systems across multiple facilities.

What You’ll Do

During your first 6–12 months, you will:

  • Visit Dart plants to evaluate water treatment systems, including process water loops, cooling water, and boiler/feed systems
  • Work directly with plant operators and maintenance technicians
  • Conduct water sampling and testing, interpret lab results, and recommend adjustments
  • Troubleshoot issues such as corrosion, flow problems, pumps, valves, and chemical feed systems
  • Train plant staff on best practices for sampling, testing, and system care
  • Support vendor oversight and water treatment service contracts

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome candidates with any of the following backgrounds:

  • Experienced Water Treatment Technicians

Experience with:

  • Chlorination / disinfection
  • Corrosion monitoring
  • pH/alkalinity/hardness testing
  • Cooling water or boiler water systems
  • Distribution systems or closed loops

OR Engineering/Technical Backgrounds

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field also accepted.

Degree helpful but NOT required.
We highly value hands-on water treatment experience.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit for Operators

  • No plant operator licensing required for the role
  • Travel is planned in advance
  • Apply your plant experience in a corporate technical support role
  • Grow into higher-level process engineering positions
  • Competitive pay, benefits, and training
  • Your work directly improves reliability and water quality across multiple sites

Requirements

  • Ability to conduct hands-on field troubleshooting
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport
  • Must be located near — or willing to relocate near — a Dart Production facility

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years.  We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.

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