The job in short
Process engineering.
PLC
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-05-19
- Location as listed
- Lovelock, NV, United States
- Role
- Chemical / Process Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
The Process Engineer position is a key contributor to the continuous improvement engineering and plant operations teams. This position is responsible for improving the plant’s operating processes as well as planning and executing capital projects.
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Process Efficiency: Process modifications to improve product quality, reduce costs, improve reliability, and improve safety. This is a hands-on, continuous improvement position.
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Collect data, perform trend analysis, and make recommendations to improve or maintain product quality & consistency
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Work with the Maintenance Engineer to improve PLC capabilities
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Provide engineering leadership and assistance to operations and maintenance including: establishing operating parameters, developing best operating and maintenance practices, troubleshooting, assist with evaluation of equipment failures and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades
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Capital projects: Process engineering support for capital project scope development
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Provide technical assistance in order to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity /Quality Assurance, and reliability programs for equipment.
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Identify and test new process equipment, develop flow sheets, write feasibility reports, complete cost estimates, write capital projects, and direct the startup of new process equipment.
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Additional duties as assigned
• Bachelors' Degree Engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred) or equivalent in experience required.
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Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or World Class Manufacturing techniques.
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Experience with Instrumentation systems / programs.
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Exceptional organization and communication skills.
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Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, with PLC programming familiarization a plus
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Ability to blend coaching, managing, and recruiting to effectively drive improved results, and strengthen the operation’s team.
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Execute strategic capital projects.
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Lead teams and direct efforts of contractors.
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Passion for results and demand for excellence.
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