Job Description
The Process Engineer 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.
- Process Efficiency: Process modifications to improve production processes, 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 production rates, product quality & consistency.
- Work with the Maintenance to improve PLC capabilities and Plant Reliability
- 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 and writing PARs.
- 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.
- Bachelors' Degree in 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.
- Willingness to confront mediocrity.
U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.
As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.