Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you will ensure continuous operation and efficient production by troubleshooting daily process problems and developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence. Identify and drive process optimizations and continuous improvement.

About the role

• Our Process Engineering team, composed of 4 people, is integrated in the Surface Production department and focuses on process optimization while safely producing tons in collaboration with the Mine, Maintenance, QHSE, and Project Engineering groups.
• As a Process Engineer, you will work on daily troubleshooting, long term solutions, and process optimization to support the safe, efficient production of soda ash and bicarbonate tons. You will get the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and have a positive impact on overall site success.
• You will be accountable to:
  • Design, plan, and perform process experiments and studies to derive information required to develop sound engineering solutions for achieving process improvements to optimize plant efficiency and product quality
  • Research and investigate new methodologies for advantageous applications
  • Communicate and interact effectively with other technical plant engineering staff as well as all levels of production personnel in support of project implementation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement objectives
  • Review day-to-day production, plant utility energy and costs, and coordinate projects and contractors to support site objectives
• We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working a 4x10 schedule.

About you

• Degree in Chemical Engineering from a four-year accredited university; other engineering or technical degrees, (ME, IE, etc.), from a four-year accredited university with chemical manufacturing experience will also be considered.
• Relevant work experience of 5-10 years with Process or Industrial/Manufacturing plant
• Competencies:
  • Data analysis
  • Analytical skills
  • Continuous improvement
• Behaviors:
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the United States base pay reasonably expected for this role is $90,000 to $125,000, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.