Tronox

Process Engineer

Tronox • $75K — $95K *
Hamilton, MS 39746In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 4 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Ability to present ideas clearly
  • Exceptional human relations and communication skills
  • MX or above on most recent performance evaluation with no active corrective action

Responsibilities

  • Support plant personnel to improve safety, quality, and production
  • Implement creative problem-solving for operational challenges
  • Analyze data to drive informed decision-making
  • Optimize processes to reduce variability through automation
  • Conduct technical audits and studies to meet plant goals
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and safety
  • Champion sustainability initiatives to minimize waste and emissions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Industry-leading 401(k) match
  • Onsite gym access and travel discounts
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave and educational support
  • Employee Assistance Program and flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
About the Role

This position is responsible for process improvements, project development, and assisting operations in meeting safety, environmental, quality and productivity goals. Ensures the operation of the plant in an environmentally responsible manner in compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental Policy. This position is part of the Finishing Plant Operations department reporting directly to the Process Engineer Lead.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Support plant personnel and process improvement efforts to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and production goals
  • Use creative problems solving to improve safety, quality, cost, and production
  • Gather, interpret and/or analyze data, and draw conclusions based on the data
  • Make data driven decisions and demonstrate the ability to make the appropriate assumptions when unknowns exist
  • Exercise sound technical judgment in resolution of a problem and seek direction from supervisor when necessary
  • Remove process variability through control loop optimization or other process improvements
  • Alarm rationalization and implementation
  • Conduct PRV, control valve, pump, and other equipment sizing as needed
  • Complete field process/equipment audits
  • Conduct technical studies and or experiments to determine the improvements needed for plant and area goals
  • Demonstrate clear written and oral communication skills with peers, management and customers
  • Partner with maintenance team to analyze and improve equipment availability and energy consumption as needed
  • Supervise others as needed to achieve objectives
  • Initiate projects, implement management of change requirements, and manage project implementation as needed
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analysis as needed
  • Manage all projects in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
  • Advise and assist plant support and R&D personnel as needed
  • Keep well informed on new developments in quality control and process engineering through contact with educational institutions, professional societies, professional and trade journals, texts and periodicals
  • Promote a "work-safe" culture and environment where safety is the prerequisite to all activities
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, quality, and safety teams to drive holistic improvements.
  • Leverage digital tools and automation technologies (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, MES) to enhance process control and data visibility.
  • Utilize advanced analytics (e.g., statistical process control, predictive modeling) to identify trends and proactively address issues.
  • Champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process efficiency.
  • Support sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, emissions, and energy usage.
About You

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 4 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Ability to present ideas
  • Exceptional human relations and communication skills
  • MX or above on most recent performance evaluation is required and no active corrective action

Physical Requirements
  • Must have no facial hair that interferes with the sealing surface of a respirator which would include hair below the top lip (such as beards, goatees, or excessive sideburns)
  • Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc. and moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
  • Constant prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Constantly walking long distances from one worksite to another and working in outdoor weather conditions
  • Occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions

About Tronox

Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated mining and inorganic chemical business. The company mines and processes titanium ore, zircon and other minerals, and manufactures titanium dioxide pigments that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Tronox has operations in North America, Europe, South Africa, and Australia, and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Tronox is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Tronox
Size
6,500 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$969 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+22.2%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ
TROX
* Ladders Estimates

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