Process Engineer – Minerals & Salt Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Process Engineer at Compass Minerals in Ogden is a technical leader responsible for the design, operation, optimization and continuous improvement of the Ogden ponds, SOP, Magnesium Chloride, and Salt production facilities. You will guide safety reviews, develop P&IDs and process specs, and drive cost reduction opportunities in a collaborative team environment.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to align execution with production and business objectives, delivering reliable processes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex plant process issues and provide technical guidance.
• Develop short- and long-term plans aligning with production and business objectives.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Establish and sustain engineering processes, procedures, and standards.
• Lead safety reviews, PHAs, and support new technology development.

Skills

Chemical process

Process development

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

The Process Engineer at Compass Minerals in Ogden is a technical leader responsible for the design, operation, optimization and continuous improvement of the Ogden ponds, SOP, Magnesium Chloride, and Salt production facilities. You will guide safety reviews, develop P&IDs and process specs, and drive cost reduction opportunities in a collaborative team environment.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to align execution with production and business objectives, delivering reliable processes