Process Engineer - Heartwell Renewables - Gillette, WY
Love's Travel Stops · Gillette, WY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Love's Travel Stops (industrial) in Gillette, WY.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 25% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $91k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 258 live postings that list pay, out of 766 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 765 other live process postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $91k–$130k, from 257 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 43%
- Lean 32%
- Six Sigma 24%
- Tooling 22%
- ✓ Team leadership 22%
- New product launch 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Love's Travel Stops
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting says about 25% travel. Between which sites?
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Full description from Love's Travel StopsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field Minimum of 3 years of full-time employee work experience in process engineer position. Experience in process industry including but not limited to: renewable or bio-diesel production, steam reformation, oil and gas industry, hydro treating, and/or a PSM regulated facility. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Eager for hands on experience and advanced training opportunities Knowledge of process simulation software and statistical analysis tools Willing to relocate to Nebraska and work on site in Hastings, NE Comfortable working in an industrial work environment that may include loud areas, work at heights, entry into confined spaces, and other potential chemical/atmospheric hazards that require use of appropriate PPE. Must possess a valid driver\'s license. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
and Experience: Experience providing operational leadership to audit, inspection, and risk assessment processes. Familiarity with renewable diesel production processes is a plus. Directly monitor production outcomes, quantity, and quality to ensure customer
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Heartwell Renewables, part of the Love’s Family of Companies, is a renewable diesel (RD) production facility located in Hastings, Nebraska. It was established to produce low-carbon intensity RD and distribute it to retail fueling stations. Welcome to Love\'s! Our Heartwell Renewables team is looking for a Process Engineer, to work onsite in Hastings, NE, and provide advanced knowledge and technical expertise to deploy continuous improvement in process. Will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing industrial processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality and safety. This role involves identifying process bottlenecks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, developing SOPs, and using data and simulation tools to drive continuous enhancement. Job Functions: Provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance teams. Assist in the design and implementation of new and/or modified processes and equipment. Ensure all production and operating processes operate safely and in compliance with regulatory/organizational safety and environmental program standards and goals. Collaborate with EHS Lead to develop and implement company safety and environmental program. Oversee Process Controls position- supervision will include coaching and making decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions. Analyze and evaluate the facility\'s processes to identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement process optimization strategies to increase efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process-related issues. Monitor and analyze process data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions. Available to respond to calls for direction and troubleshooting of complex continuous operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Coordinate with additional subject matter experts to update regulations and policies to ensure compliance with standards and best practices. Manage and promote continuous improvement of environmental health and safety management systems. Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time for work-related activities.