Job Description
The Company
EP Minerals (EPM) mines, processes and markets quality diatomite and perlite products. We are one of the top producers and distributors of diatomaceous earth worldwide. Our industrial minerals are used as filter aids, absorbents, additives, and soil amendments, and marketed to customers in the beverage industry, food processing, paints and plastics and other industrial applications globally. Our substantial ore reserves, multiple manufacturing sites, rich new product pipeline and extensive distribution network position EPM for continuous growth well into the future. For more information, please visit our website at www.epminerals.com.
EPM is a subsidiary of EaglePicher Corporation which manages a portfolio of advanced technology companies with a diverse range of products, often custom-developed and precision-designed for unique and sometimes history-changing applications. EaglePicher Corporation is privately held. For more information about EaglePicher, visit www.eaglepicher.com.
The Position
The Process Engineer reports directly to the Director of Engineering and is responsible for planning and executing all capital and plant related projects at diatomaceous earth (DE) facilities located in Northern Nevada (Reno & Lovelock) and Oregon (Vale).
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Capital Projects: Develop, budget, coordinate resources, plan execution and ensure process or maintenance related projects will perform as designed and are completed according to schedule and costs.
Plant Upgrades: Ensures that all plant upgrades and installation of equipment are properly engineered to fully integrate within existing sites and achieve designed functionality. Each must be completed according to schedule and within budgetary guidelines.
Mechanical Integrity: Define and implement a mechanical integrity program for pressure vessels, compressors, pumps, rotating equipment, blowers, seal valves and other process equipment. Develop appropriate contingency plans to address future issues. Document and present findings of work so that Best Practices can be shared and implemented across sites.
- Electrical Infrastructure: Address major electrical infrastructure issues at the site and develop appropriate contingency plans. Issues may include but are not limited to: thermography programs, junction boxes, cable trays, sub stations, transformers, etc.
- People: Coordinate efforts of the plant engineering teams to ensure projects are executed effectively according to budget and scope of project.
If you are a self-motivated individual with strong engineering, and leadership skills and a desire to build a stronger, more advanced organization, you may be just what EP Minerals is seeking. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation plan and generous benefits. We proudly offer the following:
- Medical Benefits, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Bonus Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Promotional Opportunities
- 401(k)
- Business Casual Dress
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume with salary history and requirements to:
EP Minerals
P.O. Box 12130
Reno, NV 89510
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EP Minerals supports a drug free culture. Successful candidates must pass a post offer background and drug screen.
EOE
Job Requirements
The Candidate
The Process Engineer must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in a manufacturing culture focused on safety, reliability, and process improvement. Ideally this experience will include industrial minerals processing or continuous process manufacturing where dry powders were processed and handled. Experience should include a minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in an engineering and/or leadership capacity.
The ideal candidate will also have the desire and potential to develop into a broader management role, either in engineering, maintenance, or production management.
Other requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Ability to execute strategic capital projects
- Ability to lead teams and direct efforts of contractors
- Experience with Instrumentation systems / programs
- Exceptional organization skills
- Passion for results and demand for excellence
- Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications.
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