Job Posting Title – Process Technology Engineer

Job Description summary

Provides technical leadership to drive and improve process safety, reliability, capability and productivity of the sodium cyanide operating plant.

Description

We believe that the only right way forward is to develop products and practices that leave our planet better than it was yesterday. That is why we are committed to safely and efficiently producing the highest quality products. We never stop reinventing them. All this, however, would not be possible without the right team.

Draslovka Mining Solutions facility located in Memphis Tennessee has a Sodium Cyanide Process Technology Engineer – Assistant to Operation (ATO) position available. This is a highly visible, key role within the Company and the Manufacturing function. This position will report to the Manufacturing Technology Manager at the Memphis Plant.

Responsibilities include

§ Supports capital projects, including scope and basic data development, project oversight and equipment start up

§ Provides technical leadership to improve process safety, reliability, capability and productivity

§ Leads and/or participates in Process Hazards Analysis reviews

§ Design solutions and lead multi-discipline programs to improve processes based on business input (yield, uptime, capacity release, cost performance)

§ Provides technical oversight or leads troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex operational issues, including SHE and quality incident investigations

Qualifications (Required & Preferred)

Required

§ BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

§ Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve equipment and process issues.

§ Demonstrated knowledge of key PSM Technology elements such as Process Hazards Analysis, Process Technology, Management of Change-Technology, RAGAGEP among others

§ Experience with highly hazardous chemical processes

§ Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects

§ Demonstrated skill in leadership, team building and achieving results through influence and negotiation

§ Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must work well in both self-managed and team environment

§ Self-management skills with strong initiative

Preferred

§ 5 years technical and/or production experience in chemical manufacturing facilities.

§ Experience with Capital improvement projects

§ Experience with vacuum crystallization, solids/liquid separation, and solids handling operations.

§ Demonstrated use of Six Sigma methodology (Green Belt or Black Belt certified)

§ Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor develop others

§ SAP experience

§ IP 21 experience

§ Process Modeling Experience with ASPEN, HTRI, etc.

Draslovka – Who We Are?

§ Experts and innovators in cyanide-based chemistry

§ Reimagining what’s possible with familiar chemistry

§ The largest and most robust network of experts for cyanide support

§ World leader in manufacturing excellence

§ Committed to safely and efficiently producing quality products

§ A global supplier with a family business approach

§ Providing dedicated, personal service to our customers around the world

§ Focused on the future of our plant

§ Developing products and practices that leave our planet better than it was yesterday

§ Empowering our people

§ Supporting our people to help them realize their full potential and lead our company forward

§ An international team driven by a shared vision

§ Working across geographies with a conscious ambition to be the best at what we do.

Who we are:

Draslovka is a global supplier with a family business approach focused on the future of our planet.

We are an international team driven by a shared goal and guided by our core values:

§ We put safety first

§ We always do the right thing

§ We build strong relationships

§ We act like business owners

§ We constantly reimagine what’s possible

We specialize in the manufacture, distribution and application of CN-based chemistries, with more than 100 years of experience in CN chemistry and production for chemical synthesis, mining, industrial and agricultural applications. We have operations in the Czech Republic, United States, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India, and serve customers around the world. Come be part of our team!

Draslovka is an equal opportunity employer

Draslovka is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation