Process Engineer III

About the Company Over 90 years of quality products and superior service. Process Engineer III – Job Summary 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. Essential Duties The Process Engineer III also supports training and familiarization of new processes and procedures to SGI’s operating plants. 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 and 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 and 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 and 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. Benefits We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Other Requirements Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Specialty Granules LLC