Process Improvement Engineer

Qualifications:

Process Engineer position requires a degree in Chemical Engineering. Grade will be commensurate with relevant experience. A thorough knowledge of plant operations, equipment, and processes is preferred. Ability to present ideas, good verbal and written communication skills, and good human relations skills are required.

Job Summary: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.

Job Responsibilities:

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.

All projects must be managed 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.

A sense of belonging. A sense of purpose. A sense of pride. The power to make a difference.

Tronox Holdings plc is one of the world's leading producers of titanium dioxide pigment, zircon, high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With nearly 7,000 employees around the world, our global reach and deep local roots allows us to embrace and celebrate our organization's rich culture and contributions, the foundation for our unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain. This diversity, expertise and global reach are what position Tronox as one of the preeminent titanium dioxide producers in the world.

Our global workforce is committed to safe and sustainable business practices that bring value to its shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we work and live. We set high expectations for ourselves and each other, build our organization with talented people who make a positive difference and invest in their success. We are a global team with a singular vision-working as one, growing as one, succeeding as one. From the west coast of Australia to the east coast of the United States, from Europe to South Africa, and from mines to upgrading facilities, chemical manufacturing and R&D, we bring this passion to work in every location, everywhere, every day.

We aspire to build a diverse workforce, and leverage our broad range of people, perspective and experience by fostering an inclusive work environment and creating opportunities to work together to overcome any obstacles to our success. Every person in every position has the power to make a difference.

Tronox has nearly 20 locations around the world, with corporate offices in the greater New York City, New York (USA) area, Kwinana, Western Australia (Australia), and London, England (United Kingdom), and administrative and technical center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (USA). Tronox is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TROX. For more information about how our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products, visit

Location

Located in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is a short distance to the cities of Columbus, Amory, Aberdeen and West Point. Within an easy commute, you will find several world class attractions. For music lovers, there is the Beale Street historic district, Graceland and Nashville. Fantastic creole cuisine and music of New Orleans and the sparkling white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are also just a short drive away. Hamilton is in the heart of Southeastern Conference Sports, a premier location for college sporting events.

About the Role

This role is located at Tronox's Hamilton pigment plant, the company's flagship operation and focus of a multi-million-dollar technical transformation project that will serve as the basis for updating all of Tronox's pigment operations. The ideal candidate will apply their talents, enthusiasm and expertise in developing strategic asset and reliability programs for the site including engineering policy, strategy, standards. As a leader within the local and global Technology and Improvement team, this role engages with some of the most influential minds and decision makers in the industry.

Everyone has different interests and goals, and a career path should adapt to your evolving ambitions. Through hard work, an ongoing commitment to success, and an attitude of collaboration and achievement, many of our employees have taken the opportunity to transfer departments, titles, responsibilities, and even locations during their time with us. After all, people do their best work when they are inspired and engaged. This role could be a launching pad for a vibrant career, filled with advancement - in Hamilton or one of our locations around the world.

Personal Attributes

Analytical, facilitation and communication skills, self-driven, energetic and sustaining, critical thinking, performance driven and oriented, highly attentive to detail, adaptable/flexible to changing environment and work responsibility, perform under pressure, accurate and precise. Able to interact and communicate effectively with various levels of professionals from the shop floor to site leadership to executives, and with diverse cultures across the organization.

At Tronox, our employees are expected to apply an outward mindset, an approach we believe allows us to see beyond ourselves and be accountable for the whole. We work to provide safe, quality, low-cost tons of product for our customers and provide exceptional returns for our shareholders. We do this through applying the following values in all areas of our work:

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

We honor our responsibility to create value for our stakeholders.

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

We build our organization with 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.

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