Sr Project Process Engineer

Sibelco North America, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to work on impactful projects

Commitment to sustainability and innovation

Inclusive workforce and growth support

Job summary

Sibelco North America, Inc is seeking a qualified Engineer Process to interface between construction and engineering teams, lead design, and support construction activities. This role requires a strong background in construction for the chemical or mining industries, with a focus on process improvement and communication across teams.

Join us for opportunities to collaborate on impactful projects and engage in a community that values innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction in the chemical or mining industries.
• Proficiency in relevant software and engineering tools.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Interface between construction and engineering teams.
• Lead process design and troubleshooting during construction.
• Improve construction productivity and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Process simulation software

AutoCAD

Data analysis tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Proficient verbal & writing English

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Engineer Process Location: SP Schoolhouse

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

• Interface between construction and engineering teams.
• Lead process design and troubleshooting during construction & commissioning.
• Support construction contractor’s activities on site.
• Ensure effective communication between construction and other teams.
• Resolve construction related issues in a timely manner.
• Improve construction productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design, troubleshooting, and new equipment installation projects from conception to completion, ensuring projects are on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support to production teams, conduct investigations into equipment failures or quality issues, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, maintenance, quality assurance, and manufacturing operations to ensure smooth production flow and align with quality standards.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams), and process flow diagrams.
• Ensure timely resolution of identified design discrepancies to protect quality and schedule.
• Participate in quality inspections of key equipment items.
• Provide technical support and interpretation of design documents to contractors during construction by liaising with Engineering and Operations.
• Provide site support for Engineering activities.
• Ensure quality of construction work, participate in inspections and quality tests.
• Ensure good housekeeping to ensure a safe working environment by enforcing procedures and rules.
• Make recommendations regarding solutions to construction issues.
• Liaise with Operations on practical site‑specific issues such as tie‑in points, shutdown windows for construction activities, access to site services, laydown areas.
• Actively manage interfaces between contractors to ensure smooth handover of work fronts.
• Develop and provide technical handover documentation to operations management team upon completion of equipment commissioning.
• Do site observations to improve construction productivity.

About You

• 5 years+ of experience in construction in the chemical or mining industries (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software, AutoCAD, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP specifically) preferred.
• English – proficient verbal & writing.

Employee Type: Permanent

Why Join Us?

• Community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects across diverse industries.
• Commitment to sustainability, innovation, and inclusive workforce.
• We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.