Process Improvement Engineer

About Tronox

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across 12 countries and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth’s resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives.

Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. Within an easy commute, you will find several world class attractions. For music lovers, there is the Beale Street historic district, Graceland, and Nashville. Fantastic Creole cuisine and music of New Orleans and the sparkling white beaches of the Gulf are also just a short drive away.

Hamilton is in the heart of Southeast Conference Sports, a premier location for college sporting events.

This position is responsible for developing and executing process improvement projects along with assisting operations in meeting safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and production goals. Ensures new systems and processes are commissioned in an environmentally responsible manner in compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental Policy. This position is part of Technology and Improvement (T&I) department reporting to Process Improvement & Control Lead.

Salary will correspond with relevant experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Support plant in meeting safety, environmental, quality, cost, efficiency, and production goals.
• Support Operation, Maintenance, SHEQ, and other functional teams’ initiatives.
• Support Research and Development (R&D) team’s initiatives.
• Lead and support process improvement projects from idea origination to implementation.
• Use engineering background combined with practical experience to evaluate and design new systems.
• Conduct technical studies and trials to optimize process and to develop projects.
• Exercise sound technical judgment in resolution of a problem and seek direction from appropriate teams and personnel as necessary.
• Keep up with technological advancements in the chemical industry to include the design in future capital projects.
• Understand various types of unit operations & processes, such as scrubbers & columns, heat exchangers, dryers, boilers, reactors, filters, etc.
• Perform process modeling and flow calculations through software such as SYSCAD and Pipe-Flo Advantage.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources (contractors, service providers, engineering companies, equipment manufacturers, etc.) to develop projects.
• Write Scope of Work (SOW) as necessary when partnering with and relying on external resources to complete tasks.
• Write Project Management Plan (PMP) for new process improvement projects.
• Present projects to obtain approval at completion of concept study (FEL-1), pre-feasibility study (FEL-2), and feasibility study (FEL-3) as part of Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM).
• Mark-up appropriate drawings, including P&IDs, as part of the Management of Change (MOC) process when making changes to existing process and commissioning new process.
• Update or create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specifications when changing existing process and commissioning new process.
• Be familiar with softwares like PI Vision, Seeq, and Minitab for data analysis.
• Use statistical analysis to form conclusions and make data driven decisions.
• Complete Software Change Proposals for new or modified processes. Optimize control strategies. Design control graphics and alarm strategy that is clear and effective for the end users.
• Remove process variability through control loop optimization.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis as necessary.
• Demonstrate clear written and oral communication skills with peers, management, and customers.
• Promote a “work-safe” attitude and environment where safety is the prerequisite to…