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Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals

Perth, ONOnsiteFull TimeSeniorCA$110,000–CA$130,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • industrial minerals
  • process optimization
  • continuous improvement
  • plant performance
  • plant stability
  • operational data
  • production data
  • efficiency
  • cost performance
  • product quality

Nice to have

  • 10 years experience
  • pulp & paper
  • international work experience
  • Portuguese
  • Turkish

Role summary

Omya Canada Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineering Specialist for their industrial minerals operations in Perth, Ontario. This permanent, full-time, on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years (10 preferred) of experience in industrial or process engineering within heavy industry, particularly in continuous manufacturing environments like mineral processing. The specialist will lead process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives, analyze operational data, design manufacturing systems including automation and robotics, and manage capital projects (CAPEX). Responsibilities also include developing maintenance and reliability programs, ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance, and supporting procurement activities. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), CAD tools, MS Office, and project management software is required, along with strong technical writing skills. The role involves working in a fast-paced industrial environment and requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Job Title

Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals

Employer

Omya Canada Inc.

Location

Perth, Ontario (18595 Hwy. #7 West, K7H 3E4)

Employment Type

Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week)
On-site work required

Work schedule may include: early morning, day, evening, night, weekend and on-call

Wage

$110,000 to $130,000 per year (to be negotiated)

Benefits

• Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, life)
• Pension / retirement savings plan (RRSP)
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Long-term care and travel insurance
• Paid learning and development
• Free parking

Language of Work

English

Asset languages: Portuguese, Turkish

Work Environment

• On-site work in a processing plant and quarry environment
• Rural industrial location
• Manufacturing and industrial equipment environment
• Unionized workplace

Job Duties

• Lead process optimisation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant performance and stability
• Analyse operational and production data to improve efficiency, cost performance and product quality
• Design, develop and optimize manufacturing systems, including automation, robotics and material flows
• Conduct time studies, work simplification programs and production system improvements
• Plan plant layouts, facilities and integrated manufacturing systems
• Evaluate industrial facilities and identify improvement opportunities, including waste reduction and resource optimization
• Establish performance standards and conduct performance reviews
• Develop maintenance standards, preventive maintenance programs and reliability initiatives
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams, including diagnostic testing and corrective adjustments
• Support process design, equipment upgrades, commissioning and capital (CAPEX) projects from feasibility through execution
• Support CAPEX planning, budgeting, cost control and production cost analysis
• Participate in vendor and contractor selection, negotiations and procurement activities
• Coordinate process monitoring, testing, laboratory activities and quality control programs
• Develop and implement inventory optimization programs and resource utilization strategies
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory standards, including liaison with government agencies
• Conduct safety studies and implement programs to prevent hazards, injuries and operational risks
• Support industrial health and safety initiatives and ISO / quality standards
• Conduct technical documentation, reporting and administrative tasks

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years (10 preferred) in industrial or process engineering within heavy industry
• Experience in continuous manufacturing environments (pulp & paper or mineral processing preferred)
• Experience in production, operations and process improvement
• Experience with capital projects (CAPEX), including feasibility studies and execution
• Experience in project management across full project lifecycle
• Experience with maintenance, reliability and preventive maintenance practices
• Experience with quality assurance, laboratory testing and process validation
• Experience working in a unionized industrial environment
• Experience with procurement, contractor/vendor management and negotiations
• Experience evaluating work environments and implementing safety improvements
• International work experience considered an asset

Skills

• Strong knowledge of mineral and industrial processing operations
• Expertise in process optimisation, troubleshooting and production systems
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, automation and control systems
• Strong analytical, cost analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and reliability engineering
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards
• Proficiency with:

  • ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • AutoCAD / CAD tools
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Project management software
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced industrial environment
• Tight deadlines and large workload
• Combination of sitting, standing and walking
• Ability to travel (including internationally)
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation required

Personal Suitability

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
• High level of accuracy, judgment and attention to detail
• Team-oriented with strong client focus

Additional Information

• Criminal background check required
• Green job: role contributes to environmental performance and sustainability objectives

Contact Information

Omya Canada Inc.
18595 Hwy. #7 West
Perth, Ontario, K7H 3E4

Email: pierre.grantmarceau@omya.com
Phone: 514-347-2958

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