Process Engineer

SUMMARY: Plans, directs and coordinates process related engineering activities for EverZinc Operations in a safe and cost effective manner.

POSITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with all capital and major maintenance projects.
• Observes, analyzes and documents existing production processes and recommends design changes as needed.
• Carries out engineering activities as required to improve manufacturing operations, quality control, process control, safety, yields and pollution control.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with all codes and regulations.
• Helps to develop and support practical and affordable engineering solutions for production problems and bottlenecks.
• Helps to establish and monitor compliance with engineering policies/ procedures for installation, modification, testing, and operation of new as well as existing equipment.
• Supervises major installations. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Supervises outside contractors and employees involved in construction projects.
• Observes, analyzes, and documents various plant activities to determine and support “best practice” efforts.
• Responsible for periodic auditing of all assets to ensure that they properly run and are maintained.
• Leads continuous improvement process in all areas of plant operations. Develops technical improvements to improve recoveries.
• Manage the company Continuous Improvement Program.
• Develop and direct projects to improve process efficiency, throughput, and reduce conversion cost.
• Track performance versus budgeted cost savings goals.
• Utilizes production data captured to prioritize process improvements in efficiency.
• Provides data and analytic information and coaching to the teams and individuals who will drive the delivery of improvements.
• Registers, tracks and logs policies & procedures that pertain to production requirements.
• Ensures that the effectiveness of controls are monitored and/or frequently tested.
• Supports the full embedment of processes, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) defined by the Business.
• Challenges existing processes to identify improvement opportunities using benchmarks and external best practices.
• Other duties assigned by management.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills including using Microsoft Office products. Experience with SAP a plus.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate at all levels.
• Managing, directing, and developing effective leadership.
• Ability to work flexible hours, be on-call, and travel occasionally.

DIRECT REPORTS

• This position has no direct reports.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from four year college or university and a minimum of five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding economies, business practices, operational and construction costs and practices, government regulations and multiple cultures.
• Economic and practical dynamics of the zinc business.
• Experience with multicultural workforce and environments.
• Strong working knowledge of inventory control systems.
• Knowledge of AutoCad a plus.
• Lean, Six Sigma.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes and/or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the workplace is generally loud.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel is required about 40% of the time. Traveling can include and is not limited to the Tennessee Plants, Houston Corporate, and Houston Plants.