Process Engineer (Winnemucca, NV)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Process Engineer within the Orica Speciality Mining Chemicals team. 

The Process Engineer is responsible for technical support and continuous improvement for their Process Units (Sodium Cyanide Solution or Sodium Cyanide Solids plants). Area Process Engineers are responsible for all areas of Process Engineering for their responsible Process Units. Process Engineer will provide support to the Technical Manager and be responsible to deliver certain subsections of his/her associated responsibilities. The successful candidate is expected to become a Subject Matter Expert for their Production Units.  

What you will be doing

• Ensure that Process Safety, Environmental, and relevant SHES procedures are adhered to within his/her work environment.
• Be the custodian of critical elements of Process Safety Management.
• Provide Process Engineering support for Process Hazard Analyses, Layer of Protection Analysis, and other hazard reviews.
• Provide technical support to the Operations team for day-to-day and long-term troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support to improve OEE (Overall equipment effectiveness) (run-rate).
• Provide technical support for debottleneck studies.
• Provide technical support & ownership for capital projects and small projects.
• Provide technical support for the maintenance/reliability, SHES, analytics, supply chain and procurement activities of the assigned production area(s).
• Own alarm management, SIF management, and PSV management and revalidation.
• Complete subject matter expert reviews of Management of Change proposals for their production area(s). Will also be the owner of many MOCs.   
• Support development and delivery of the continuous improvement pipeline for the assigned production area(s).
• Develop and maintain the process model(s) for the production area(s). 
• Examine the process data for longer term trends and improvement opportunities and implement as required/justified. 
• Technical oversight and input to raw materials and production aids (eg. Catalysts, additives, etc) program for the production area(s). 
• Benchmark performance of the production area(s) and establish key parameters including usages and variable costs. Define and maintain the key reference rates. 
• Lead/facilitate RCA for process incidents within the area(s). 
• Provide technical representation for broad site issues/opportunities that involve the production area(s). 
• Collaborate with the global technical team and asset management team as required. 
• Join the Global Process Engineer CoP (Community of Practice) with the purpose of collaborating on best practice, method standardization and improvement relevant to the position and requirements. 
• Develop and maintain Process Safety Information such as safe operating window, PFDs, P&IDs, ELDs and Basis of Safety documents. 

The Process Engineer will represent specific technology on the site and support a culture of continuous improvement in that production area. 

Connection with the bigger picture: 

Moving to Value Streams and a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and responsibility for stable plant operation within operating window target, having ownership of the above activities will enable to correct outcomes in performance across SQDCM for the site. 

The Process Engineer will report directly to the Technical Manager.  
 

What you will bring

• Chemical Engineering degree.  
• At least 5-years of relevant experience in Chemical, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas sites. At least 5 years of experience working with Operations. 
• Experienced in HAZOP, LOPA and MOC.
• Process Safety Management experience is an asset. 
• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented System is an asset. 
• Provide informal leadership. 
• A strong problem solver who likes to get to the root causes of problems. Able to work on multiple initiatives/tasks in a plant environment.   
• Have a desire to drive cultural change.
• Driven to become to the Subject Matter Expert of the Production Unit (from Process Engineering perspective).

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character       
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across business unit
* High level decision making ability
* Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

Benefits 

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from  
• Dental – One (1) plan to choose from  
• Vision – One (1) plan to choose from  
• Health Savings Account  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance   
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance   
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability   
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program  
• 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day. 
• Company provided Bonding Leave  
• Accrued Paid Time Off   
• Paid Sick & Safe Time  
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays   

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

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