NaCN Process Technology Engineer

Job Description Summary

Provides strategic leadership for the technical vision of sodium cyanide. Manages technology and process improvement programs by coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to meet business objectives. Recognized across all levels for technical expertise.

Description

Draslovka believes that the only right way forward is to develop products and practices that leave our planet better than it was yesterday.  That is why we are committed to safely and efficiently producing the highest quality products, we never stop reinventing them.  All this, however, would not be possible without the right team.

Draslovka Mining Solutions has a Sodium Cyanide Sr Process Technology Engineer position available in support of process development and improvements, technology development, major manufacturing projects, and customer technical support.  This is a highly visible role within the Company and the Manufacturing function. This position will report to the Manufacturing Technology Manager and is based at the Memphis Plant.

Responsibilities Include

• Understands current and leading technologies and works to develop new sodium cyanide technologies that improve business performance at the site and corporate levels.
• Understands facilities and provides technical support as requested for:
• The Memphis sodium cyanide plant,
• Maintains and controls the Technical Engineering Document Library (EDL) and documents new information for the files.
• Provides technical leadership to improve process safety, reliability, capability, and productivity of the technologies implemented at Draslovka solid cyanide plants, transloading operations, and customer facilities.
• Leads the development, engineering, implementation, and support of major capital projects, including scope and basic data development, project oversight, and equipment run-in and start up at Mining Solutions manufacturing plants.
• Leads and/or participates in Process Hazards Analysis reviews of major capital projects for which he/she is the project process lead.
• Provides organizational leadership, including mentoring of Manufacturing Technical team members.
• Networks and leverages knowledge from other functions and corporate groups.
• Develops, documents, and leads process training for the manufacturing line organization (operations and maintenance) to boost the organization’s operating/equipment/technical knowledge and capability.
• Leads technical team interactions with external technical sales for strategic growth projects.
• Provide support in the following business endeavors:

Qualifications

      Required

• BS or MS degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.
• 10 years technical and/or production experience in chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledgeable in solids/liquid separation and solids handling
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve, or help others solve equipment, process, and/or safety issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 1910.119 regulations such as Process Hazards Analysis, Process Technology (Process Safety Information), Management of Change-Technology, and RAGAGEP, among others.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, develop others, and work in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated skill in leadership, team building, and achieving results through influence and negotiation.
• Well-developed technical writing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.  Must work well in both self-managed and team environments.
• Ability to access and network with appropriate site and corporate teams to gain or share knowledge.
• Self-management skills with strong initiative.
• Provide leadership skills and able to listen to team members' input to make recommendations aligned with production goals.
• Ability and willingness to travel in the US and globally.

      Preferred

• 10 years or more technical and/or production experience in chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Strong background in vacuum crystallization, solids/liquid separation, and solids handling.
• Experience with production of Sodium Cyanide and highly toxic materials.
• Demonstrated use of Six Sigma methodology (Green Belt or Black Belt certified)
• SAP experience
• IP21 experience
• Process Modeling Experience with ASPEN, HTRI, etc.

Draslovka – Who We Are?

Draslovka is a global supplier with a family business approach focused on the future of our planet.

We are an international team driven by a shared goal and guided by our core values:

• We put safety first
• We always do the right thing
• We build strong relationships
• We act like business owners
• We constantly reimagine what’s possible
• Experts and innovators in cyanide-based chemistry
• Reimagining what’s possible with familiar chemistry
• The largest and most robust network of experts for cyanide support
• World leader in manufacturing excellence
• Committed to safely and efficiently producing quality products
• A global supplier with a family business approach
• Providing dedicated, personal service to our customers around the world
• Focused on the future of our plant
• Developing products and practices that leave our planet better than it was yesterday
• Empowering our people
• Supporting our people to help them realize their full potential and lead our company forward
• An international team driven by a shared vision
• Working across geographies with a conscious ambition to be the best at what we do.

We specialize in the manufacture, distribution and application of CN-based chemistries, with more than 100 years of experience in CN chemistry and production for chemical synthesis, mining, industrial and agricultural applications. We have operations in the Czech Republic, United States, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India, and serve customers around the world. Come be part of our team!

Draslovka is an equal opportunity employer.

Draslovka is an E-Verify employer.

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.