Job description
Location
This position will travel between our NTX and WTX operations.
SUMMARY
The Project Engineer is the first in a series of positions responsible for supporting day-to-day activities of production and quality assurance. The Project Engineer is a champion of the organization’s optimization efforts which includes investigation to data, estimation of cost and time requirements and recommendations on courses of action. This role ensures that these areas and activities are aligned with organizations overall strategy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Monitors processing methods and equipment to improve performance; ensures maximum productivity by optimizing methods and procedures – maximizes operating efficiencies
- Designing, developing and testing equipment, process and plant modification and additions.
- Troubleshoots current operating performance and recommends/implements process improvements
- Researches and implements applicable process optimization efforts
- Supports and drives Vista’s production planning, quality control, personnel training/development, processes, technology development and other process/operations functions
- Works closely with production team to ensure processing objectives are met
- Brings uniformity and efficiency to systems and procedures
- Promotes and coordinates continuous process improvement initiatives
- Articulates ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings
- Establishes and maintains effective work and communication relationships within departments, ensuring that efficient day to day operational decisions can be achieved
- Provides guidance and counsel to production teams on applicable programs and practices
- Remains current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure maximum productivity
- Completes special projects as assigned
- Travel is required to the different mine sites
- All other duties as assigned
- Bachelor of Science in applicable Engineering field
- 3-5 years’ experience in engineering
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong people skills; excellent organizational skills
- Must be able to read, write and speak English at a professional level, as needed to safely and correctly perform job duties
- Hard Rock, Aggregate, Sand & Gravel, or Industrial Minerals process engineering experience
- Proficient engineering software skills in such systems as Visio, Aggflo and AutoCAD
JOB SKILLS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science in applicable Engineering field
- 3-5 years’ experience in engineering
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong people skills; excellent organizational skills
- Must be able to read, write and speak English at a professional level, as needed to safely and correctly perform job duties
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hard Rock, Aggregate, Sand & Gravel, or Industrial Minerals process engineering experience
- Proficient engineering software skills in such systems as Visio, Aggflo and AutoCAD
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work will be performed in both office and outdoor plant/mine settings
- Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to twenty-five pounds
- Typically bends, stops, and crouches on a regular basis
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical and background check.
EEO Statement
Vista Minerals provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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