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Omya · 3 hours ago

Process Engineer

Wathena, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Omya is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical expertise and support optimization of granulation and drying processes in a manufacturing environment. The role involves troubleshooting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with GMP/GLP regulations.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingMining

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Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert for equipment/systems used for granulation and drying processes

Support troubleshooting activities and participate in daily operations as needed to resolve issues

Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques to solve moderately complex problems

Investigate process-related issues by analyzing variables and developing recommendations to enhance process efficiency or resolve failures

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, maintenance, process development, utilities, facilities, quality, and validation

Participate in the development of standard design documentation with consultants, architects, and engineering firms

Generate and critique quotes for equipment installations/modifications and prepare basic project estimates and schedules

Support validation protocol execution and documentation efforts in line with GMP/GLP standards

Maintain technical reports and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams (P&IDs), and utilize relevant digital tools

Qualification

GMP/GLP complianceGranulation processesDrying processesPLC systemsManufacturing automationAnalytical problem-solvingOralMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWritten EnglishTechnical documentation

Required

University Degree in Process Engineering

3 to 5 years of experience preferably in the mineral processing industry or other heavy industry in operations and/or engineering fields or equivalent combinations of education, training and experience, are required

Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English are required

Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial

Experience with GMP-related processes, validation, and documentation

Familiarity with granulation and drying processes

Knowledge of PLC systems, manufacturing automation, and equipment startup/troubleshooting

Strong analytical problem-solving and verbal communication skills

Ability to understand manufacturing control systems (inputs/outputs) and failure modes (e.g., valves, pumps, utilities)

Excellent self-learning ability and comfort with using technology for process analysis

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multi task in high pressured environment

Strong skills in Word and Excel are required

Must possess a basic knowledge of mineral processing including: quarrying, crushing, grinding, classification, conveying, packaging, storage and shipping

Good numeracy / literacy skills

Good interpersonal skills

Company

Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

Founded in 1884

Oftringen, Aargau, CHE

5001-10000 employees

https://www.omya.com

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