What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at U.S. Silica?
The Process Engineer is a key contributor to the continuous improvement engineering and plant operations teams. This position is responsible for improving the plant’s operating processes as well as planning and executing capital projects.
- Process Efficiency: Process modifications to improve production processes, product quality, reduce costs, improve reliability, and improve safety. This is a hands-on, continuous improvement position.
- Collect data, perform trend analysis, and make recommendations to improve or maintain production rates, product quality & consistency.
- Work with the Maintenance to improve PLC capabilities and Plant Reliability
- Provide engineering leadership and assistance to operations and maintenance including: establishing operating parameters, developing best operating and maintenance practices, troubleshooting, assist with evaluation of equipment failures and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades.
- Capital projects: Process engineering support for capital project scope development and writing PARs.
- Provide technical assistance in order to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity /Quality Assurance, and reliability programs for equipment.
- Identify and test new process equipment, develop flow sheets, write feasibility reports, complete cost estimates, write capital projects, and direct the startup of new process equipment.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelors' Degree in Engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred) or equivalent in experience required.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or World Class Manufacturing techniques.
- Experience with Instrumentation systems / programs.
- Exceptional organization and communication skills.
- Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, with PLC programming familiarization a plus.
- Ability to blend coaching, managing, and recruiting to effectively drive improved results, and strengthen the operation’s team.
- Execute strategic capital projects.
- Lead teams and direct efforts of contractors
- Passion for results and demand for excellence.
- Willingness to confront mediocrity.
U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.
As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.
U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off