Process Engineer III

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

Maintenance of 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

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/Supervision

Must have the ability to lead a team

Works well in difficult and time pressure situations 

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.

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.

SGI 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. SGI 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.