Pilot Plant Controls Engineer

Sibelco Group; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Sibelco Group is seeking a Pilot Plant Controls Engineer to design and optimize chemical processes at their Red Hill location in Bakersville, NC. The candidate will lead development efforts, ensuring processes are efficient and scalable for production.

The ideal candidate has a Chemical Engineering degree and at least five years of relevant experience, working closely with R&D and production teams. The role offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in process development.
• Hands-on experience operating mineral/chemical processing plant systems.
• Proven track record of scaling up processes from lab to pilot plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of chemical processes.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists on experimental data.
• Ensure smooth scale-up and transfer of processes to pilot plant.

Skills

Process development

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Chemical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Pilot Plant Controls Engineer – Bakersville, NC (Red Hill Location)

Location: Bakersville, NC (Red Hill Location)

As part of the Technology & Innovation Team, the Pilot Plant Controls Engineer will design, develop, and optimize chemical processes, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and safe for pilot plant and full-scale production. The role requires a strong background in chemical engineering and process development, coupled with excellent project management and leadership skills.

Your Impact in This Role

• Lead the development and optimization of chemical processes from laboratory scale to pilot plant scale.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists to understand experimental data and translate laboratory-scale processes into scalable operations.
• Make engineering decisions on existing or conceptualized processes and associated equipment.
• Interact with existing suppliers, request quotations, timing, and specifications.
• Research literature, chemical and mechanical engineering/scientific principles and report findings.
• Act upon findings once agreement is reached with management.
• Research new suppliers and engage in similar interactions as with existing ones.
• Drive processing technologies and schedule work accordingly.
• Work closely with the Pilot Plant Manager to ensure smooth scale-up and transfer of processes from the lab to the pilot plant.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, and Procurement teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes into manufacturing operations.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience operating and controlling mineral/chemical processing plant systems, including monitoring process parameters, adjusting controls, and ensuring safe, efficient production operations.
• Minimum of five years of experience in process development, preferably in the Chemical, Metallurgical, Mineral/mining industry.
• Proven track record of successfully scaling up processes from lab to pilot plant.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Fluency in the local language and written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Salary

Salary is to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employee Type

Permanent