Job Status: Filled

Project Engineer (Engineering)

Full Time

  EP Minerals (http://epminerals.com/)

  Reno, Nevada, United States

The Company   

EP Minerals (EPM) mines, processes and markets quality diatomite, perlite, and clay products.  We are one of the top producers and distributors of diatomaceous earth and Bentonite clay worldwide.  Our products are used as filter aids, absorbents, functional additives, and soil amendments.  They are marketed to a wide array of applications including food & beverage, chemicals, catalyst, energy, paints, plastics, potable water, waste water, automotive, and many others.  EPM’s business is global, and we ship direct to nearly 100 countries worldwide.  Our substantial ore reserves, multiple manufacturing sites, rich new product pipeline and global distribution network position EPM for continuous growth well into the future.   For more information, please visit our website at www.epminerals.com

EP Minerals is owned by Golden Gate Capital (GGC), a San-Francisco based private equity firm with a long term investment perspective and $12.5 billion in capital under management.  Golden Gate’s strong financial backing has allowed EP Minerals to become much more active in making both internal and external investments to accelerate the growth of the company.

The Position

The Project Engineer is based in Reno and reports directly to the Director of Engineering.  This position is responsible for planning and executing all capital and plant related projects at diatomaceous earth (DE) facilities located in Northern Nevada, Oregon, and Tennessee.

Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-         Capital Projects:  Develop, budget, coordinate resources, plan execution and ensure process or maintenance related projects will perform as designed and are completed according to schedule and costs.

-         Plant Upgrades:  Ensures that all plant upgrades and installation of equipment are properly engineered to fully integrate within existing sites and achieve designed functionality.  Each must be completed according to schedule and within budgetary guidelines.

-         Mechanical Integrity:  Define and implement a mechanical integrity program for pressure vessels, compressors, pumps, rotating equipment, blowers, seal valves and other process equipment.  Develop appropriate contingency plans to address future issues.  Document and present findings of work so that Best Practices can be shared and implemented across sites.

-         Electrical Infrastructure:  Address major electrical infrastructure issues at the site and develop appropriate contingency plans.  Issues may include but are not limited to:  thermography programs, junction boxes, cable trays, sub stations, transformers, etc.

-         People:  Coordinate efforts of the plant engineering teams to ensure projects are executed effectively according to budget and scope of project.

The Candidate

The Project Engineer must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in a manufacturing culture focused on safety, reliability, and process improvement.  Ideally this experience will include industrial minerals processing or continuous process manufacturing where dry powders were processed and handled.  Experience should include a minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a continuous flow manufacturing environment.  Experience with industrial minerals is highly desired but not a requirement.

The ideal candidate will also have the desire and potential to develop into a broader management role, either in engineering, maintenance, or production management.

Other requirements include:

-         Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

-         Ability to execute strategic capital projects

-         Ability to lead teams and direct efforts of contractors

-         Experience with Instrumentation systems / programs

-         Exceptional organization skills

-         Passion for results and demand for excellence

-         Good computer skills, Microsoft Office applications.

-         Ability to travel as much as 50%

If you are a self-motivated individual with strong engineering, and leadership skills and a desire to build a stronger, more advanced organization, you may be just what EP Minerals is seeking.  EP Minerals supports a progressive culture where our employees have the opportunity to broaden their technical skills and professional skills and enjoy a work-life balance. 

Compensation

Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation plan and generous benefits package. We proudly offer the following:

Medical Benefits Dental & Vision Benefits
Life Insurance
Bonus Program
Paid Vacation
Business Casual Dress
Paid Holidays
Promotional Opportunities
401(k)


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