Regional Performance Improvement Engineer Wet and Dry Processes

Regional Performance Improvement Engineer Wet & Dry Process in Mason, Ohio: Omya Inc. is seeking a Regional Performance Improvement Engineer Wet & Dry Process to identify and lead implementation of improvement initiatives to minimize costs and maximize utilization of available assets. Assist with project and improvement initiatives cost control and time management. Provide direction and support to Project and Process Engineers and coordinate group functions to ensure that the most cost-efficient processes and methods are utilized. Assist in start-up of new systems and improvement initiatives, as necessary. Survey plant sites and locations for new facilities as requested, to include research into available utilities, space needs for plant and ore storage, and possible restrictions that might hamper the operating facility. Support development of cost estimates and operational models for business case evaluation of new plants, extensions, and improvements. Assist in preparing Capital Asset Requests and discuss necessity of requests with appropriate manager(s). Act as Subject Matter Expert in Operational Excellence Initiatives. Stay current on plant activities within the region to ensure that the latest technologies and practices are implemented. Interface as directed with managers and operators at sites across the region. Document and record any changes in plant processes including but not limited to flowsheets, mass balance, process calculation sheets, equipment definition, etc. and keep Performance Improvement Team informed. Provide technical information and technical support to customers with which agreements are in place for such support. Troubleshoot both plant and customer problems as required. Provide monthly reports to Head of Manufacturing Performance. Support evaluation of possible joint venture acquisitions, to include plant visits, reviewing equipment, investigating process capabilities, computing in-country plant value for equipment and facilities, and making recommendations for process improvement, cost reductions, and plant staffing. Work in both metric and imperial measurement system. Lead and direct cross functional teams without direct report line. 50-75% travel required, both domestic and international. Domestic travel to any state in the United States, primarily California, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, Michigan, Alabama, Kentucky, Arizona, Pennsylvania. International travel to Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Canada. Travel to other international locations (Europe, Asia) may be required to participate in trials and represent Region Americas as a subject matter expert.

Minimum Requirements: Position requires a PhD in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and two (2) years of experience as a Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Industrial Performance Improvement Engineer, Project Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer. The employer will accept a Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and five (5) years of experience as a Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Industrial Performance Improvement Engineer, Project Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer or a Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and seven (7) years of experience as a Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Industrial Performance Improvement Engineer, Project Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer in lieu of a PhD and two (2) years of experience. The position requires two (2) years of experience in the following: exhibiting in depth knowledge of both wet and dry mineral processes (calcium carbonate, perlite or cement industry), to include quarrying, crushing, hauling, grinding, classification, conveying, packaging, storage, and shipping; transferring knowledge of wet and dry minerals processes; industrial process definition and design of production facilities (flowsheets, mass balance, equipment specification), equipment definition and dimensioning, capital investment management (scope definition, cost estimate, time management), commissioning of new installations, process improvement initiatives, production planning, and production or process simulation; leading Process Design for projects with a budget of at least $1 million USD; leading Process Design for projects with a team of at least 5 cross functional colleagues; and advanced proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar software to process and analyze data.

Salary: $128,710 - $150,000 per year. How to Apply: Visit https://www.omya.com/en/careers and search for Regional Performance Improvement Engineer Wet & Dry Process

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