Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals

Omya Group; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension / RRSP

Paid vacation and personal days

Long-term care and travel insurance

Paid learning and development

Free parking

Job summary

Omya Canada Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineering Specialist for our Perth, Ontario operation. You will lead process optimization, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement across the plant, supporting automation, material flows and CAPEX projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in heavy industry, and strong data-driven problem solving. On-site work with a rural industrial environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years (10 preferred) in industrial or process engineering within heavy industry.
• Experience with CAPEX projects, feasibility studies and execution.
• Experience in project management across full project lifecycle.
• Experience with maintenance, reliability and preventive maintenance practices.
• Experience with quality assurance, laboratory testing and process validation.

Responsibilities

• 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 projects from feasibility through execution.

Skills

Mineral processing

Industrial processing

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Reliability engineering

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline

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) On-site work requiredWork schedule may include: early morning, day, evening, night, weekend and on-call**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**Language of Work**EnglishAsset languages: Portuguese, Turkish**Work Environment**• On-site work in a processing plant and quarry environment • Rural industrial location • Manufacturing and industrial equipment environment • Unionized workplace**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**Requirements****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 in 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 3E4Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]