Process Engineer

Job Summary Plans, directs and coordinates process related engineering activities for EverZinc Operations in a safe and cost effective manner. Core Accountabilities Assists with all capital and major maintenance projects. Observes, analyzes and documents existing production processes and recommends design changes as needed. Carries out engineering activities as required to improve manufacturing operations, quality control, process control, safety, yields and pollution control. Ensure equipment and processes comply with all codes and regulations. Helps to develop and support practical and affordable engineering solutions for production problems and bottlenecks. Helps to establish and monitor compliance with engineering policies/ procedures for installation, modification, testing, and operation of new as well as existing equipment. Supervises major installations. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications. Supervises outside contractors and employees involved in construction projects. Observes, analyzes, and documents various plant activities to determine and support “best practice” efforts. Responsible for periodic auditing of all assets to ensure that they properly run and are maintained. Leads continuous improvement process in all areas of plant operations. Develops technical improvements to improve recoveries. Manage the company Continuous Improvement Program. Develop and direct projects to improve process efficiency, throughput, and reduce conversion cost. Track performance versus budgeted cost savings goals. Utilizes production data captured to prioritize process improvements in efficiency. Provides data and analytic information and coaching to the teams and individuals who will drive the delivery of improvements. Registers, tracks and logs policies & procedures that pertain to production requirements. Ensures that the effectiveness of controls are monitored and/or frequently tested. Supports the full embedment of processes, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) defined by the Business. Challenges existing processes to identify improvement opportunities using benchmarks and external best practices. Other duties assigned by management.