Process Engineer-Finishing

About the role

There are four levels of process engineers in the Process Technology and Engineering Department, I, II, and Senior, all reporting to the area Lead Process Engineer. MP Materials is currently looking for levels I, II, and Senior Process Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Guide daily plant operations using engineering best practices.
• Create and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and process log sheets for new and existing processes; work with area trainers to effectively communicate materials to the operations group.
• Create and maintain PFDs, P&IDs, mechanical and layout drawings, process control procedures, and design basis documentation.
• Provide technical training to operations personnel.
• Promote process safety and manage risk through appropriate engineering and administrative controls.
• Track and present key performance indicators (KPIs); update operating setpoints, strategy, and procedures based on KPIs for continual process improvement.
• Use statistical process control programs and techniques to analyze process KPIs.
• Identify and create preliminary technical scope packages for small capital projects; participate in the capital project lifecycle to ensure successful design and implementation.
• Develop and communicate cost, benefits, and risk information on new process changes.
• Participate in the Management of Change process, creating and executing MOC projects.
• Participate in environmental, health, and safety initiatives, and ISO 9001.
• Collaborate with the project management team, purchasing department, vendors, maintenance, contractors, operators, and other team members as needed to maintain safe, reliable operations.
• Complete any other tasks as needed or as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Process Engineer I: 0-3 years of work experience in a chemical plant, mining, petroleum, or a similar heavy industrial setting.
• Process Engineer II: 3-6 years of work experience in a chemical plant, mining, petroleum, or a similar heavy industrial setting.
• Senior Process Engineer: 6+ years of work experience in a chemical plant, mining, petroleum, or a similar heavy industrial setting.
• Valid Drivers License to drive company vehicles on and off property.