Process Engineer III

Specialty Granules LLC; Town of Pembine (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Vacation package

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC is looking for a Process Engineer III in Pembine, Wisconsin. This role involves supporting operating plants and executing projects related to new product development, cost savings, and improvements in plant capacity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing process engineering, preferably in mineral processing. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industrial/manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably in mineral processing.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support operating plants and execute projects related to new product development.
• Conduct plant audits and provide support on technical issues.
• Work on cost savings and improvements in plant capacity.

Skills

Mineral Processing

Project Management

Material handling

Engineering design

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google G-Suite

Job description

About the Company

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Process Engineer III – Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the operating plants and executing projects related to new product development, cost savings, and improvements in plant capacity and yield. The yield projects include improvement of existing processes and projects related to the development of byproducts. Additionally this position is responsible for conducting plant audits and is involved in the daily operational activities and needs for each plant area as it relates to assigned projects.

Essential Duties

• The Process Engineer III also supports training and familiarization of new processes and procedures to SGI’s operating plants.
• Execute duties in an efficient and safe manner
• Execute projects related to cost savings
• Calculate cost savings potential
• Execute projects related to plant capacity improvement
• Execute projects related to yield improvement
• Work with in house R&D on new product development
• Direct testing at vendor locations
• Define equipment and process specifications for new products
• Define scope and process flow related to new products
• Input and review of engineering design plans
• Provide start up assistance to new processes or changes to processes
• Conduct annual Coloring Plant audits including improvement recommendations and reporting
• Provide support to plants on technical issues and/or questions
• Maintenance of Process Flow Diagrams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Level Based Competencies

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Emotional Intelligence
• Facilitating Change
• Follow-Up
• Influencing Others
• Innovative Thinking
• Judgment
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem / Opportunity Analysis
• Leading Teams

Technical knowledge and skills

• Mineral Processing including crushing/screening (intermediate knowledge)
• Coatings application process (entry knowledge)
• Project Management, Planning, and Scheduling (entry to intermediate knowledge)
• Material handling (entry to intermediate knowledge)
• Engineering / equipment design (entry to intermediate knowledge)
• AutoCAD preferred, not required

General knowledge and skills

• Computer (intermediate knowledge)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (intermediate knowledge)
• Google (G-Suite) (intermediate knowledge)
• Analytical and problem solving skills (intermediate knowledge)

Leadership/Supervision

• Must have the ability to lead a team
• Works well in difficult and time pressure situations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5+ years industrial/manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably mineral processing

Dimensions

• No. of direct reports: 0
• No. of indirect reports: 0
• Budget Responsibility: No
• Travel Requirements: 30-50% domestically
• Working Conditions: Office, travel, and outdoors/indoors within a Process Plant and Mine environment
• Physical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods, extended or irregular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling, stooping, walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment and work outdoors in temperature extremes.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Other Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

Equal Opportunity Employment

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.