Sr. Process Engineer

US Silica

6h • Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Process Engineer should be familiar with industrial processing equipment for silica, clay, and diatomaceous earth, and should be comfortable designing a process and building project estimates from scratch. This role focuses on the design of dust collection systems, water transfer systems, milling, drying, and solids handling circuits. The position requires the ability to develop process concepts and capital estimates from scratch through FEL 1 and FEL 2, along with hands-on plant experience and frequent travel to support multi-site operations. The role plans and manages capital growth, maintenance, and process related improvement projects associated with US Silica operations. Location for this role is in Central, East, or Southeast regions. The role is remote but frequent travel is expected throughout these regions.

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.
As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• Familiar with industrial processing equipment for silica, clay, and diatomaceous earth
• Comfortable designing a process and building project estimates from scratch
• Ability to develop process concepts and capital estimates from scratch through FEL 1 and FEL 2
• Hands-on plant experience
• Frequent travel to support multi-site operations

Responsibilities

• Design of dust collection systems
• Design of water transfer systems
• Design of milling circuits
• Design of drying circuits
• Design of solids handling circuits
• Develop process concepts and capital estimates from scratch through FEL 1 and FEL 2
• Plans and manages capital growth
• Plans and manages maintenance
• Plans and manages process related improvement projects associated with US Silica operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed