Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance (medical, dental, etc)

Pension / RRSP plan

Paid vacation and personal days

Long-term care and travel insurance

Paid learning and development

Free parking

Job summary

Omya Canada Inc. in Perth, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals to lead process optimisation, troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement across a heavy industrial plant.

You will analyse production data, design and optimise manufacturing systems, manage CAPEX from feasibility to execution, and support safety, quality and reliability programs in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum 5+ years in industrial/process engineering in heavy industry preferred.
• Experience with CAPEX and Lean manufacturing is advantageous.
• Experience in unionized industrial environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement to boost plant performance.
• Analyse production data to improve efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Design, develop and optimise manufacturing systems including automation and material flows.
• Conduct time studies and work simplification programs.
• Plan plant layouts and integrated manufacturing systems.
• Support CAPEX projects from feasibility to execution and budgeting.
• Ensure safety, health, environmental and regulatory standards compliance.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Production systems

Automation & robotics

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Industrial safety

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree 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)
On-site work required

Work 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

English

Asset 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 3E4

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]