Mechanical Engineer

Department: Operations

Location: Blind River, ON

Salary: $95,800 - $110,000.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, and a full pension plan.

Vacancy Status Disclosure: Permanent Full-time (Replacement).

AI Statement: Carmeuse does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

General Position Description:

The Plant Process Engineer is responsible for rotary lime kiln process and associated production units. Leads the development of processes, procedures, and tools associated with the kiln process to reduce production cost and improve efficiency while making quality products, respecting emissions limits and having safety first.  Responsible for the continuous improvement and optimization of combustion and calcination as well as optimization of resources.  Performs heat and mass balances to optimize the lime making process and identify opportunities for process improvement.  Performs root cause analysis to determine most appropriate corrective actions.  Actively engages plant management and hourly workforce to ensure alignment with all plant maintenance and operational departments for execution of the responsibilities of the Plant Process Engineer.  Develops strong interpersonal relationships and constructively works across organizational boundaries to resolve production and process barriers. 

Responsibilities:

• Identify production bottlenecks, develop action plans, and execute them and assess results.

• Conducts daily handoff meetings with operators and team leaders to provide daily instructions for production expectations, identify barriers experienced during shifts, and communicate to others within the operation; attends other meetings as required.

• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, environmental, and quality.

• Monitors reliability of the processes to define paybacks for improvements.

• Assist in inspections during major outages of refractory, instrumentation and prepare shutdown reports.

• Document problems related to the process or systems as seen or received from production.  Reviews results with plant team to initiate, recommend, provide and/or implement solutions.

• Conducts process and energy audits to identify opportunities for cost savings.

• Tracks and performs raw material analysis for the best use of the available fuels and stone conducting cost benefit calculations.

• Monitors stone quality, size and gradation, and fuel quality analysis and their impact on product quality.

• Assist in Preparing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and manuals.

• Compile data and maintain Green House Gas (GHG) calculation sheets.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Data inputs into SAP for production back flushing daily, and SAP support for maintenance needs.

• Managing the process capabilities of the rotary lime kiln, crushing and screening systems.

• Monitoring, tracking, and continuous improvementof the stone feed system, calcining process, lime quality, and accuracy of all inputs to production, stone, fuels, etc.

• Refractory brick managements.

• Building strong relationships with all groups within the site, region and company to ensure seamless communication and productivity.

• Production, operational efficiencies of the kiln process, and oversight of employee capability and productivity in regard to the kiln process.

• Production consistency ensuring product quality and respecting environmental limits.

• Ensuring a safe work environment in the execution of all duties and activities.

Basic Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Process engineering, Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years experience in an Engineering role within maintenance or operations would be an asset.

• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting.

• Industry background in manufacturing related to mining, steel plants, refractory, cement plants, etc.  Lime and cement experience is preferred.

• Qualified candidates will exhibit a positive and proactive attitude with high initiative and the ability to perform with minimal supervision.

  • Able and willing to spend the majority of time in the plant with the operators, maintenance personnel, and contractors; and able to communicate production and process plans effectively.

  • Able to do limited travel to other sites and regions as needed.

  • Good technical aptitude and analytical skills.

  • Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Must be able to support a continuous improvement environment as well as support change management initiatives.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of Health, Dental and Vision coverage 
• Defined Contribution Pension with company matching contribution
• Optional RRSP contribution available if desired
• Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition benefits including professional certifications
• Well rounded company wellness plan with incentives
• Company paid time off for volunteering