NaCN Process Technology Engineer

Draslovka•Memphis, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Draslovka Mining Solutions has a Sodium Cyanide Sr Process Technology Engineer position available in support of process development and improvements, technology development, major manufacturing projects, and customer technical support. This is a highly visible role within the Company and the Manufacturing function. This position will report to the Manufacturing Technology Manager and is based at the Memphis Plant.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.
10 years technical and/or production experience in chemical manufacturing facilities.
Knowledgeable in solids/liquid separation and solids handling
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve, or help others solve equipment, process, and/or safety issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 1910.119 regulations such as Process Hazards Analysis, Process Technology (Process Safety Information), Management of Change-Technology, and RAGAGEP, among others.
Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, develop others, and work in a team-based environment.
Demonstrated skill in leadership, team building, and achieving results through influence and negotiation.
Well-developed technical writing skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must work well in both self-managed and team environments.
Ability to access and network with appropriate site and corporate teams to gain or share knowledge.
Self-management skills with strong initiative.
Provide leadership skills and able to listen to team members' input to make recommendations aligned with production goals.
Ability and willingness to travel in the US and globally.

Nice To Haves

10 years or more technical and/or production experience in chemical manufacturing facilities.
Strong background in vacuum crystallization, solids/liquid separation, and solids handling.
Experience with production of Sodium Cyanide and highly toxic materials.
Demonstrated use of Six Sigma methodology (Green Belt or Black Belt certified)
SAP experience
IP21 experience
Process Modeling Experience with ASPEN, HTRI, etc.

Responsibilities

Understands current and leading technologies and works to develop new sodium cyanide technologies that improve business performance at the site and corporate levels.
Understands facilities and provides technical support as requested for: The Memphis sodium cyanide plant.
Maintains and controls the Technical Engineering Document Library (EDL) and documents new information for the files.
Provides technical leadership to improve process safety, reliability, capability, and productivity of the technologies implemented at Draslovka solid cyanide plants, transloading operations, and customer facilities.
Leads the development, engineering, implementation, and support of major capital projects, including scope and basic data development, project oversight, and equipment run-in and start up at Mining Solutions manufacturing plants.
Leads and/or participates in Process Hazards Analysis reviews of major capital projects for which he/she is the project process lead.
Provides organizational leadership, including mentoring of Manufacturing Technical team members.
Networks and leverages knowledge from other functions and corporate groups.
Develops, documents, and leads process training for the manufacturing line organization (operations and maintenance) to boost the organization’s operating/equipment/technical knowledge and capability.
Leads technical team interactions with external technical sales for strategic growth projects.
Provide support in the following business endeavors: