Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals

Omya Canada Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSP / pension

Paid vacation

Long-term care insurance

Paid learning and development

Free parking

Job summary

Omya Canada Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals in Perth, Ontario.

You will lead process optimisation, troubleshoot and implement continuous improvement to raise plant performance and product quality, while coordinating CAPEX projects and safety programs. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and 5+ years in heavy industry, with expertise in automation, lean methods and maintenance reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years (10 preferred) in industrial or process engineering within heavy industry.
• Experience with CAPEX projects, feasibility studies and execution.
• Experience with project management across full project lifecycle.
• Unionized industrial environment experience and supplier/vendor management desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, reliability and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement to improve plant performance.
• Analyse data to improve efficiency, cost performance and product quality.
• Design and optimise manufacturing systems, including automation and material flows.
• Plan plant layouts, facilities and integrated systems.
• Establish performance standards and conduct reviews.
• Develop maintenance and reliability programs.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Support CAPEX planning, budgeting, cost control and cost analyses.
• Coordinate vendor/contractor selections and procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory standards.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Production systems

Industrial equipment

Automation

Lean Manufacturing

Reliability engineering

Health and safety standards

Documentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals

Employer: Omya Canada Inc.

Location: Perth, Ontario (18595 Hwy. #7 West, K7H 3E4)

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week)

Work Schedule: Early morning, day, evening, night, weekend and on-call. On-site work required.

Wage: $110,000 to $130,000 per year (to be negotiated).

Benefits

• Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, life)
• Pension / retirement savings plan (RRSP)
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Long-term care and travel insurance
• Paid learning and development
• Free parking

Job Duties

• Lead process optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant performance and stability
• Analyse operational and production data to improve efficiency, cost performance and product quality
• Design, develop and optimize manufacturing systems, including automation, robotics and material flows
• Conduct time studies, work simplification programs and production system improvements
• Plan plant layouts, facilities and integrated manufacturing systems
• Evaluate industrial facilities and identify improvement opportunities, including waste reduction and resource optimization
• Establish performance standards and conduct performance reviews
• Develop maintenance standards, preventive maintenance programs and reliability initiatives
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams, including diagnostic testing and corrective adjustments
• Support process design, equipment upgrades, commissioning and capital (CAPEX) projects from feasibility through execution
• Support CAPEX planning, budgeting, cost control and production cost analysis
• Participate in vendor and contractor selection, negotiations and procurement activities
• Coordinate process monitoring, testing, laboratory activities and quality control programs
• Develop and implement inventory optimization programs and resource utilization strategies
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory standards, including liaison with government agencies
• Conduct safety studies and implement programs to prevent hazards, injuries and operational risks
• Support industrial health and safety initiatives and ISO / quality standards
• Conduct technical documentation, reporting and administrative tasks

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years (10 preferred) in industrial or process engineering within heavy industry
• Experience in continuous manufacturing environments (pulp & paper or mineral processing preferred)
• Experience in production, operations and process improvement
• Experience with capital projects (CAPEX), including feasibility studies and execution
• Experience with project management across full project lifecycle
• Experience with maintenance, reliability and preventive maintenance practices
• Experience with quality assurance, laboratory testing and process validation
• Experience working in a unionized industrial environment
• Experience with procurement, contractor/vendor management and negotiations
• Experience evaluating work environments and implementing safety improvements
• International work experience considered an asset

Skills

• Strong knowledge of mineral and industrial processing operations
• Expertise in process optimisation, troubleshooting and production systems
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, automation and control systems
• Strong analytical, cost analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and reliability engineering
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards
• Proficiency with: ERP systems (SAP preferred) AutoCAD / CAD tools MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Project management software Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced industrial environment
• Tight deadlines and large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing and walking
• Ability to travel (including internationally)
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation required

Personal Suitability

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
• High level of accuracy, judgment and attention to detail
• Team-oriented with strong client focus

Additional Information

• Criminal background check required
• Green job: role contributes to environmental performance and sustainability objectives

Contact Information

Omya Canada Inc.
18595 Hwy. #7 West Perth, Ontario, K7H 3E4
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
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About Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.