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Omya

Regional Performance Improvement Engineer - Wet & Dry Process

Process EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeMason, OH, USA$128.7k - $150k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A PhD in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and two years of experience in a listed engineering role; alternatively, a Master’s in one of those fields and five years of experience, or a Bachelor’s in one of those fields and seven years of experience.
  • Two years of experience demonstrating in-depth knowledge of wet and dry mineral processes, including quarrying, crushing, hauling, grinding, classification, conveying, packaging, storage, and shipping, in calcium carbonate, perlite, or cement.
  • Two years of experience transferring knowledge of wet and dry mineral processes.
  • Two years of experience in industrial process definition and production-facility design, including flowsheets, mass balance, equipment specification, equipment definition and dimensioning, capital investment management, commissioning new installations, process improvement initiatives, production planning, and production or process simulation.
  • Two years of experience leading process design for projects with budgets of at least $1 million USD and teams of at least five cross-functional colleagues.
  • Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar software for processing and analyzing data.
  • Ability to work with both metric and imperial measurement systems.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and lead implementation of improvement initiatives to minimize costs and maximize utilization of available assets.
  • Assist with cost control and time management for projects and improvement initiatives.
  • Provide direction and support to Project and Process Engineers and coordinate group functions to ensure cost-efficient processes and methods are used.
  • Assist with start-up of new systems and improvement initiatives as necessary.
  • Survey plant sites and locations for new facilities, researching available utilities, space needs for plants and ore storage, and potential operating restrictions.
  • Support development of cost estimates and operational models for business-case evaluation of new plants, extensions, and improvements.
  • Assist in preparing Capital Asset Requests and discuss their necessity with appropriate managers.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in Operational Excellence Initiatives.
  • Stay current on regional plant activities to ensure the latest technologies and practices are implemented.
  • Interface as directed with managers and operators at sites across the region.
  • Document and record plant-process changes, including flowsheets, mass balance, process calculation sheets, and equipment definitions, and keep the Performance Improvement Team informed.
  • Provide technical information and support to customers with agreements for such support.
  • Troubleshoot plant and customer problems as required.
  • Provide monthly reports to the Head of Manufacturing Performance.
  • Support evaluation of possible joint-venture acquisitions, including plant visits, equipment reviews, process-capability investigations, in-country valuation of plant equipment and facilities, and recommendations for process improvement, cost reductions, and plant staffing.
  • Lead and direct cross-functional teams without a direct-report line.
  • Travel 50–75% domestically and internationally, including visits to plants and participation in trials as required.

About the Company

Omya is a global producer and distributor of essential minerals such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite. It mines or sources minerals, processes them into products, and supplies industries as fillers, whiteners, or functional components, offering technical guidance to tailor solutions. The company combines a large, worldwide plant network with dedicated technical centers and local labs to provide hands-on support and R&D resources. Its goal is to create value for customers through reliable mineral solutions and long-term partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$40K
Headquarters
Oftringen, Switzerland
Founded
1884

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