Process Engineer I–IV: Plant Optimization & Safety

Compass Minerals; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Benefits starting Day 1

11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Competitive PTO package

1 week sick time

401(k) with company match

Employee Education Reimbursement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonus opportunities for eligible 

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Job summary

Compass Minerals, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to lead design, operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Ogden ponds, SOP, Magnesium chloride, and Salt production facilities.

You will guide development of P&IDs, process specs, safety reviews, and PHAs, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating across teams. The role requires technical expertise in chemical process operations, experience with plant instrumentation and control systems, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 2–10+ years in industrial mining or plant processing.
• BS or MS in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with unit operations such as hydrometallurgy, crystallization, solids handling, crushing, grinding, conveying.
• Strong command of material and energy balance calculations.
• Experience with plant instrumentation, automation, and control systems.
• Travel occasionally within North America.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex plant process issues and provide technical guidance and solutions.
• Develop and maintain short-term, mid-range, and life-of-operations plans with cross-functional teams.
• Identify and initiate continuous improvement opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Establish, implement, and sustain approved engineering processes, procedures, and technical standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Process engineering

Unit operations

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Travel willingness

Education

BS/MS in Chemical or Metallurgical Eng

Tools

Instrumentation & control systems

Job description

Compass Minerals, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to lead design, operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Ogden ponds, SOP, Magnesium chloride, and Salt production facilities.

You will guide development of P&IDs, process specs, safety reviews, and PHAs, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating across teams. The role requires technical expertise in chemical process operations, experience with plant instrumentation and control systems, and the ability to