Job Summary:SUMMARYThis 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
- Maintenance of Process Flow Diagrams
- Perform other duties as assigned
Level Based CompetenciesAdaptabilityCommunicationDecision MakingEmotional IntelligenceFacilitating ChangeFollow-UpInfluencing OthersInnovative ThinkingJudgmentPlanning and Organizing Problem / Opportunity AnalysisLeading TeamsTechnical knowledge/skills- Mineral Processing including crushing/screening (intermediate knowledge)
- Coatings application process (entry knowledge)
- Project Management, Planning, and Scheduling (entry to intermediate knowledge)
- Material handling (entry to intermediate knowledge)
- Engineering / equipment design (entry to intermediate knowledge)
- AutoCAD preferred, not required
General knowledge/skills- Computer (intermediate knowledge)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (intermediate knowledge)
- Google (G-Suite) (intermediate knowledge)
- Analytical and problem solving skills (intermediate knowledge)
Leadership/SupervisionMust have the ability to lead a teamWorks well in difficult and time pressure situations Education/Experience• - Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 5+ years industrial/manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably mineral processing
DimensionsNo. of direct reports: 0No. of indirect reports: 0Budget Responsibility: NoTravel Requirements: 30-50% domesticallyWorking Conditions: Office, travel, and outdoors/indoors within a Process Plant and Mine environmentPhysical 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.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.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.
