What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer III position at Specialty Granules?
Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.
Job Summary: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
* Review and optimize burner and ventilation systems
* 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)
* Optimizing air:fuel ratios, troubleshooting burner and control systems (advanced knowledge)
* Ventilation monitoring and design modifications to ensure effectiveness (advanced knowledge)
* Engineering / equipment design (entry to intermediate knowledge)
* AutoCAD preferred, not required
* Regulations of safe handling and registration of materials (entry knowledge)
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 process engineering experience, preferably mineral processing
* Demonstrated experience with burner systems, combustion processes, and industrial
ventilation systems (fans, ductwork, dust collectors, scrubbers)
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 and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of 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.
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.
Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).