Operations Engineer, Surface (F/M/X)
USA - Green River, WY, US
Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
About the role
Our Technical Engineering team of highly qualified Engineering professionals serves a manufacturing plant whose major products are soda ash, sodium bicarbonate and processed trona.
As a Operations Engineer, you will ensure continuous operation and efficient production by troubleshooting daily process problems and developing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
- You will be accountable for:
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- Design, plan, and perform process experiments and studies to derive information required to develop sound engineering solutions for achieving process improvements to optimize plant efficiency and product quality.
- Research and investigate new methodologies for advantageous applications.
- Communicate and interact effectively with other technical plant engineering staff as well as all levels of production personnel in support of project implementation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement objectives.
- Review day-to-day production, plant utility energy and costs, and coordinate projects and contractors to support site objectives.
- We offer employment based onsite, working a 4/10 schedule.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience with process or industrial/manufacturing plant experience.
Competencies:
- Ability to find and develop process improvements and assume responsibility for plant projects
- Innovative, highly motivated self-starter to conceive and initiate new projects through daily interaction with operators, mechanics, peers, supervisors and managers
- Able to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve problems with innovative approaches and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Behaviors:
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- Growth
- Agility
- Prioritization
About the pay and benefits
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is:
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$90,000-$125,000 yearly in the United States.
Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
About us
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.
We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
