Process Engineer

Tronox; Hamilton (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment in an exciting Process Engineer role. This position is vital for driving process improvements and project development while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. You'll collaborate with plant personnel to enhance safety, quality, and productivity, utilizing your analytical skills to make data-driven decisions. In a dynamic environment that values integrity and accountability, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and operational excellence. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a place to grow your career, this position offers a supportive and rewarding atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Support for family needs

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering required for the Process Engineer role.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvements and assist operations in meeting goals.
• Conduct technical studies and manage project implementations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Technical Judgment

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Reports To
Area 1 Process Engineering Lead

Salary
Starting at $75,000 entry level. Salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for process improvements, project development, and assisting operations in meeting safety, environmental, quality, and productivity goals. Ensures the operation of the plant in an environmentally responsible manner in compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental Policy. This position is part of the Base Plant Operations department reporting directly to the Process Engineer Lead. Tronox offers a competitive benefits program, designed to support you and your family.

Responsibilities

• Support plant personnel and process improvement efforts to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and production goals.
• Use creative problem solving to improve safety, quality, cost, and production.
• Gather, interpret and/or analyze data, and draw conclusions based on the data.
• Make data driven decisions and demonstrate the ability to make the appropriate assumptions when unknowns exist.
• Exercise sound technical judgment in resolution of a problem and seek direction from supervisor when necessary.
• Remove process variability through control loop optimization or other process improvements.
• Alarm rationalization and implementation.
• Conduct PRV, control valve, pump, and other equipment sizing as needed.
• Complete field process/equipment audits.
• Conduct technical studies and experiments to determine the improvements needed for plant and area goals.
• Demonstrate clear written and oral communication skills with peers, management, and customers.
• Partner with maintenance team to analyze and improve equipment availability and energy consumption as needed.
• Supervise others as needed to achieve objectives.
• Initiate projects, implement management of change requirements, and manage project implementation as needed.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis as needed.
• Manage all projects in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Advise and assist plant support and R&D personnel as needed.
• Keep well informed on new developments in quality control and process engineering.
• Promote a “work-safe” attitude and environment where safety is the prerequisite to all activities.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Constant prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly walking long distances from one worksite to another and working in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.

Qualifications

Process Engineer requires a degree in Chemical Engineering, and salary will be commensurate with relevant experience. Ability to present ideas, good verbal and written communication skills, and good human relations skills are required. For internal applicants, an MX or above on the most recent performance evaluation and no active corrective action documentation is required.

Who We Are

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) is the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron, and other minerals. With nearly 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable, and responsible facilities.
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders.
• We treat others with respect and act with personal and organizational integrity.
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference and we invest in their success.
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective.
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships.
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another.
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business.
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things.

Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi, the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. In operation for more than 60 years, the plant continues to stand the test of time by continuously growing and developing new technologies and strategies.