Process Engineer I-IV

Description

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Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

Why Join Compass Minerals?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates

• Benefits starting Day 1

• 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

• Competitive PTO package

• 1 week sick time(subject to applicable state and local laws)

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee Education Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Summary: The Process Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for process engineering activities associated with the design, operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Ogden ponds, SOP, Magnesium Chloride, and Salt production facilities. This role provides technical direction for complex process challenges, leads development of P&IDs and process specifications, guides safety reviews and PHAs, and plans process development requirements for new technologies. Works in project and teams, generate and drive business and safety improvement opportunities, develop and implement cost reductions.

Essential Job Functions: Include but are not limited to the following:

(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

• Troubleshoot complex plant process issues and provide technical guidance and solutions.

• Develop and maintain short-term, mid-range, and life-of-operations plans in partnership with cross-functional teams to align execution with production and business objectives.

• Identify and initiate continuous improvement opportunities that improve compliance, 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Technical expertise in chemical process unit operations and complex process systems.

• Experience in process development of existing and/or emerging technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex process problems, prioritize competing work, and make sound technical decisions with limited oversight.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Highly motivated, self-driven, and customer-focused.

• Ability to manage engineering workstreams on projects while maintaining scope, budget. and schedule.

• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively across multiple organization

Education and/or Experience:

• 2–10+ years of experience in industrial mining or plant processing industries.

• BS or MS in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.

• Experience preferred in unit operations associated with plant processing, including hydrometallurgy, crystallization, solids handling, crushing, grinding, and conveying.

• Excellent command of material and energy balance calculations.

• Strong experience with plant instrumentation, automation, and control systems.

• Practical experience with pumps, piping, and hydraulics.

• Prior experience in minerals, metals, mining, or industrial manufacturing is a plus.

• Ability to travel occasionally within North America.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email [email protected] or call 913-344-9200. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

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