Process Engineer III
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the operating plants and executing projects related to new product development, cost savings, and improvements in plant capacity and yield. The yield projects include improvement of existing processes and projects related to the development of byproducts. Additionally this position is responsible for conducting plant audits and is involved in the daily operational activities and needs for each plant area as it relates to assigned projects. The Process Engineer III also supports training and familiarization of new processes and procedures to SGI’s operating plants.
Essential Duties
- Execute duties in an efficient and safe manner
- Execute projects related to cost savings
- Calculate cost savings potential
- Execute projects related to plant capacity improvement
- Execute projects related to yield improvement
- Work with in-house R&D on new product development
- Direct testing at vendor locations
- Define equipment and process specifications for new products
- Define scope and process flow related to new products
- Input and review of engineering design plans
- Provide start-up assistance to new processes or changes to processes
- Conduct annual Coloring Plant audits including improvement recommendations and reporting
- Provide support to plants on technical issues and/or questions
- Maintain Process Flow Diagrams
- Perform other duties as assigned
Level Based Competencies
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Facilitating Change
- Follow-Up
- Influencing Others
- Innovative Thinking
- Judgment
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem / Opportunity Analysis
- Leading Teams
- Technical knowledge/skills
- General knowledge/skills
- Computer
- Analytical and problem solving skills
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years industrial/manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably mineral processing
Dimensions
- No. of direct reports: 0
- No. of indirect reports: 0
- Budget Responsibility: No
- Travel Requirements: 30-50% domestically
- Working Conditions: Office, travel, and outdoors/indoors within a Process Plant and Mine environment
- Physical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods, extended or irregular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling, stooping, walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment and work outdoors in temperature extremes.
Benefits
At Specialty Granules LLC, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.
Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Specialty Granules LLC complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.