Process Engineer

U.S. Silica Company; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica Company in Lovelock, NV is seeking a Process Engineer to join our operations and CI teams. You will improve plant operating processes, support capital projects, and drive reliability and quality.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, project leadership, and the ability to coordinate with contractors to start up new equipment and ensure regulatory compliance. You will collect data, perform trend analyses, collaborate with maintenance, and lead initiatives to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or chemical) or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or World Class Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with Instrumentation systems / programs.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills.
• Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, with PLC programming familiarization a plus.
• Ability to blend coaching, managing, and recruiting to effectively drive improved results.

Responsibilities

• Process Efficiency: Process modifications to improve product quality, reduce costs, improve reliability, and improve safety.
• Collect data, perform trend analysis, and make recommendations to improve or maintain product quality & consistency
• Work with the Maintenance Engineer to improve PLC capabilities
• Provide engineering leadership and assistance to operations and maintenance including: establishing operating parameters, developing best operating and maintenance practices, troubleshooting, assist with evaluation of equipment failures and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades
• Capital projects: Process engineering support for capital project scope development
• Provide technical assistance in order to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity /Quality Assurance, and reliability programs for equipment.
• Identify and test new process equipment, develop flow sheets, write feasibility reports, complete cost estimates, write capital projects, and direct the startup of new process equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data trend analysis

Communication skills

Project leadership

PLC programming familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred)

Tools

Instrumentation systems

Flow sheet development

Cost estimation

Job description

The Process Engineer position is a key contributor to the continuous improvement engineering and plant operations teams. This position is responsible for improving the plant’s operating processes as well as planning and executing capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Process Efficiency: Process modifications to improve product quality, reduce costs, improve reliability, and improve safety. This is a hands-on, continuous improvement position.
• Collect data, perform trend analysis, and make recommendations to improve or maintain product quality & consistency
• Work with the Maintenance Engineer to improve PLC capabilities
• Provide engineering leadership and assistance to operations and maintenance including: establishing operating parameters, developing best operating and maintenance practices, troubleshooting, assist with evaluation of equipment failures and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades
• Capital projects: Process engineering support for capital project scope development
• Provide technical assistance in order to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity /Quality Assurance, and reliability programs for equipment.
• Identify and test new process equipment, develop flow sheets, write feasibility reports, complete cost estimates, write capital projects, and direct the startup of new process equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree Engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred) or equivalent in experience required.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or World Class Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with Instrumentation systems / programs.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills.
• Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, with PLC programming familiarization a plus
• Ability to blend coaching, managing, and recruiting to effectively drive improved results, and strengthen the operation’s team.
• Execute strategic capital projects.
• Lead teams and direct efforts of contractors.
• Passion for results and demand for excellence.