Process Engineer Job Gary area,Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

* Tasks Supports company initiatives involving safety, digitization, and sustainability. *

Performs daily site safety walks and employee (safety) engagements *

Identifies process barriers and bottlenecks, develops action plans, executes them, and assesses results. *
Establishes best practice Kiln Operating Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Operating Parameters *
Creates and Communicates Daily Instruction Sheets in alignment with Kiln Operating Guidelines and Operating Parameters *
Provides technical support to production, maintenance, environmental, and quality. *
Monitors reliability of the processes to define paybacks for improvements. *
Perform 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 result with plant team to initiate, recommend, provide and/or implement solutions. *
Conducts process and energy audits to identify opportunities for improvement. *
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. *
Trains operational personnel. *
Drives environmental compliance testing. *
Performs other duties as assigned.
* the execution of all duties and activities.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: *
Owns operations strategy of the plant, giving direction to production of how to operate the kilns to meet production KPI's. *
Owns refractory strategy and budget for the plant and is accountable for its financial performance. *
Managing the process capabilities of the rotary lime kiln, Pulverizer Mill, and other material handling systems on site. *
Monitoring, tracking, and continuous improvement of the stone feed system, calcining process, lime quality, and accuracy of all inputs to production, stone, fuels, additives, post-production packaging, etc. *
Building strong relationships with all groups within the site, region, and company to ensure seamless communication and productivity. *
Production, operational efficiency of the kiln process, and oversight of employee capability and productivity regarding 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 Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
* 5+ years' experience in an Engineering role within maintenance or operations.
* Experience in Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting.
* Industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, rotary kilns, etc. Lime or 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 most of the 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 Package Includes:
* Competitive wages aligned with education and experience
* Group medical/pharmacy insurance options
* Dental insurance & Vision insurance
* A 401k account with company matching contribution
* Annual Incentive Program
* A robust Wellness program with financial rewards
* Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
* Optional Insurance to provide additional coverage
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost
* Employee Referral Program with bonus