New Job: Chemical Process Engineer

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CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

Demonstrated record of accomplishment in a manufacturing culture focused on safety, reliability, and process improvement.  Ideally this experience will include 24/7 continuous process manufacturing.  Experience should include a minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering capacity.  Good technical skills coupled with excellent communications skills are essential. Hands-on, in-plant experience. 

The ideal candidate will have the desire and potential to develop into a broader management role, in an engineering, maintenance, or production capacity in the future.

Other requirements include:
• BS Chemical Engineering or related technical field
• Strong background using statistical methodologies (SPC) to improve plant operating efficiency and productivity
• Capability to independently support related areas of responsibility with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate with all functional groups and through several levels of the organization
• Can utilize project engineering/project management and other engineering tools to optimize project execution
• Interest in and commitment to teamwork and team based systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Strong Computer skills 

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New Job: Maintenance Manager

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Maintenance Manager

Responsible for maintenance supervision and reliability including vibration analysis, lube oil analysis and mechanical integrity. 

• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and establish Preventive Maintenance procedures;
• Apply Knowledge of equipment maintenance and reliability;
• Proven track records of using initiative and resourcefulness to ensure maintenance project success, including working with people at all levels and partnering with them to bring about change that brings business benefits;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple maintenance projects to completion with an agreed set of project goals. Detailed reporting of progress;
• Effectively brought about process improvements in an organization from a maintenance and reliability position;
• Takes proactive action to resolve issues while knowing when to ask for help. Identifies road blocks and develops strategies to remove them;
• Able to engage other resources as deemed necessary to get the job done. Focused on positive outcomes. Able to work unsupervised;
• Creates and delivers effective presentations and meetings. Able to communicate at all levels of the organization;
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems - CMMS;
• Experience supervising maintenance and reliability projects;
• Experience in maintenance supervision;
• Experience managing maintenance projects, mechanical reliability, vibration analysis, lube oil analysis and mechanical integrity; and
• Experience troubleshooting maintenance problems and establishing Preventive Maintenance procedures.  

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New Job: Process Engineer

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Process Engineer – multiple locations

Demonstrated record of accomplishment in a manufacturing culture focused on safety, reliability, and process improvement. Ideally this experience will include mineral and/or inorganic chemical continuous process manufacturing. Experience should include a minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering and/or leadership capacity. Good technical skills coupled with excellent communications skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have the desire and potential to develop into a broader management role, in an engineering, maintenance, or production capacity.

Other requirements include:

• BS Chemical Engineering or related technical field;
• Experience with kilns/calciners and background in cement, lime, kaolin, trona or similar industries;
• Strong background using statistical methodologies (SPC) to improve plant operating efficiency and productivity;
• Capability to independently support related areas of responsibility with minimal supervision;
• Ability to effectively communicate with all functional groups and through several levels of the organization;
• Can utilize project management and other engineering tools to optimize project execution;
• Functional/technical knowledge and/or experience commensurate to the role/job;
• Interest in and commitment to teamwork and team based systems;
• Demonstrated leadership skills; and
• Strong Computer skills.

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New Job: Senior Metallurgist - Hydrometallurgy

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Senior Metallurgist - Hydrometallurgy

This individual will provide technical leadership to meet the process engineering and technical needs. Develop and direct process improvements. Lead technical support. Supervise engineers and technicians.

• Manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the facility operations;
• Coach and mentor others in the Process Engineering Department;
• Propose and manage environmental technology projects related to operations;
• Coordinate with corporate EH&S department to ensure environmental compliance;
• Direct the planning, scheduling, technical project management and execution of activities for major technical projects at the facilities including providing cost-effective process recommendations and completion of projects on budget and on time for start-up and operations;
• Evaluate performance of plant processes:  analyze operating data, develop mass and energy balances, recommend new or improved practices, processes, equipment, etc., to improve metallurgical and economic performance;
• Coordinate and direct activities of outside engineering or consulting companies and other contractors in the execution of process engineering/ technical projects or studies;
• Supervise, develop and evaluate performance of technicians and engineers.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Metallurgy/Hydrometallurgy, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering;
• Computer competency in working with and developing system solutions;
• Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise experience.

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New Job: Process Engineer - Chemicals

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Process Engineer - Chemicals

Responsible for improving plant operating processes - debottlenecking, process optimization, process improvement and product enhancements through process improvements.

Responsibilities include: 

• Process modifications to improve quality, reduce costs, improve reliability, and improve safety;
• Hands-on, continuous improvement;
• Equipment and process changes, commissioning and validation of equipment;
• Provide engineering leadership and assistance to operations including: establishing operating parameters, troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment and technical recommendations;
• Provide technical assistance in order to develop and implement Quality Assurance;
• Proactively provide leadership for the design and commercialization of new and existing products;
• Direct a high performance team that is at the frontline of interactions with marketing & sales to drive business results;
• Utilize creative problem solving and the design of experiment approach to deliver technical solutions and communicates them to a wide range of business functions so that they can take action on the recommendations;
• Direct development of best practices with other Engineers and Scientists to drive continuous improvement. 

Requirements include:

• BS Chemical Engineering and MBA;
• 5+ years chemical plant, pilot plant and R&D process engineering;
• Knowledge of statistical methods - SPC;
• Excel, Microsoft Office applications, with PLC knowledge a plus.

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