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Gopher Resource LLC Process Engineer in Eagan, Minnesota
Description Position Overview: The Process Engineer is responsible for increasing plant performance and process control through the application of engineering methodology, data collection and analysis. This role reports directly to the Process Engineering Manager. Critical Success Factors: Optimize manufacturing processes to improve process control and productivity through the daily monitoring, analysis and reporting of critical process data Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and provide technical support in the resolution of process upsets Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards Responsibilities: Lead process control plan development and implementation for assigned department Support the development of standard operating procedures for plant operations Provide daily reporting, analysis and recommendations for the attainment of departmental KPI targets Identify cause and effect relationships using a data driven approach Organize and manage multiple projects and tasks to assure high quality and timely service to both internal and external customers Conduct tests, experiments and/or simulations to optimize manufacturing process Collaborate with other functions (production, engineering, EHS, etc.) on projects and on resolving process concerns Perform all other related duties as assigned Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited College or University 2+ years of previous work experience with process improvement in a manufacturing environment Ability to analyze data, identify trends and propose solutions for process optimization Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and to champion change in a highly dynamic environment Ability to understand process flows, P&ID's and mass/energy balances Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong project management skills including time management, action planning, prioritization of tasks, attention to details and meeting deadlines Previous work experience with process control systems and data historians (e.g. Wonderware, OSIsoft PI) Preferred Qualifications: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred, but not required Previous experience with metallurgical processes preferred, but not required Experience using statistical software and tools preferred, but required Physical Requirements: Willingness and ability to wear a full-face respirator mask directly against skin with or without reasonable accommodation Willingness and ability to work in a hot/high temperature production facility while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas with or without reasonable accommodation Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer