Process Engineer

Reports To

Process Engineering Lead

Position Overview

This position is responsible for process improvements, project development, and assisting operations in meeting safety, environmental, quality and productivity goals. Ensures the operation of the plant in an environmentally responsible manner in compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental Policy. This position is part of the Chlorination and Oxidation Operations department reporting directly to the Process Engineer Lead. Tronox offers a competitive benefits program, designed to support you and your family. We provide a range of benefit options, allowing you to design a program that meets your personal or family circumstances. You can enroll in benefits when you first join the Company, and you will have the opportunity to review and change your benefits each year during the enrollment period, usually held in the fall.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Support plant personnel and process improvement efforts to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and production goals

Use creative problems solving to improve safety, quality, cost, and production

Gather, interpret and/or analyze data, and draw conclusions based on the data

Make data driven decisions and demonstrate the ability to make the appropriate assumptions when unknowns exist

Exercise sound technical judgment in resolution of a problem and seek direction from supervisor when necessary

Remove process variability through control loop optimization or other process improvements

Alarm rationalization and implementation

Conduct PRV, control valve, pump, and other equipment sizing as needed

Complete field process/equipment audits

Conduct technical studies and or experiments to determine the improvements needed for plant and area goals

Demonstrate clear written and oral communication skills with peers, management and customers

Partner with maintenance team to analyze and improve equipment availability and energy consumption as needed

Supervise others as needed to achieve objectives

Initiate projects, implement management of change requirements, and manage project implementation as needed

Participate in Process Hazard Analysis as needed

Manage all projects in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Advise and assist plant support and R&D personnel as needed

Keep well informed on new developments in quality control and process engineering through contact with educational institutions, professional societies, professional and trade journals, texts and periodicals

Promote a "work-safe" attitude and environment where safety is the prerequisite to all activities

Physical Requirements

Must be clean-shaven in areas where facial hair would interfere with the proper fit and seal of a respirator. This includes no beards, goatees, mustaches that extend below the top lip or excessive sideburns.

Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc. and moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments

Constant prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Constantly walking long distances from one worksite to another and working in outdoor weather conditions

Occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Must have at least 4 years of relevant experience

Ability to present ideas

Exceptional human relations and communication skills

Internal applicants must have an MX or above on their most recent performance evaluation and no active corrective action documentation

Who We Are

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) is the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With nearly 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. We are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities.

We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders.

We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity.

We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference and we invest in their success.

We are adaptable, decisive and effective.

We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships.

We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another.

We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business.

We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things.

Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. In operation for more than 60 years, the plant continues to stand the test of time by continuously growing and developing new technologies and strategies.