Asahi Refining is the largest precious metals refinery in North America and a globally recognized brand known for quality and excellence. Put simply, we refine gold and silver from some of the largest mining firms into its purest form and deliver it to several different industries including financial institutions, electronics producers, and jewelry manufacturers. We are proud to work with a talented team who continuously push the boundaries and limitations of what is possible. We owe our success to their dedication. Join our team as we pave the way into the future. Operations Process Engineer The position will be responsible for providing technical and troubleshooting support for operations and maintenance, identifying process improvement opportunities through process modification or the implementation of new processes, and researching and developing new operating techniques & equipment for melting, refining, sweeps and ancillary processes, leading to improvements in safety, productivity, reliability, and environmental control. This position has the following responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and document bench-to-production-scale process development and testing plans, producing complete results that support timely, informed operational and business decisions.
• Learn new skills to evaluate new process techniques or modifications to existing processes that improve productivity, safety, environmental control, and equipment reliability.
• Routinely visit designated areas of responsibility to understand process issues from an operational and maintenance perspective.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve the best outcome while maintaining flexibility to change direction with the input of new ideas and information.
• Utilize knowledge of PLC control logic for troubleshooting, process changes, and new process development.
• Maintain/Produce accurate plant P&IDs, PFDs, Alarm and Trip Summaries, and Cause-and-Effect Diagrams, Process Descriptions and other process documentation.
• Maintains reference materials that may be relevant to future projects or process changes.
• Perform and manage MOC activities.
• Follow rules, regulations, and internal procedures as they relate to PSM-covered processes.
• Create HAZOP documentation and lead HAZOP meetings for new or changing processes.
• Participate in risk and hazard assessments for all assigned areas.
• Provide weekly written updates to management on project challenges and progress.
• Manage all phases of a project (mechanical, electrical, PLC, process, etc.) from design through commissioning.
• Supervise and manage contractors working on the premises to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and Asahi Refining policies.
• Lead commissioning and startup efforts of new and modified equipment including creating or updating standard operating procedures, project documentation, training packages, performing hands on training, and handoff actions for Operations and Maintenance groups.
• Identify and propose mitigations for safety issues that are or could impact production or projects.

Qualifications for this position are:

• University Degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 3-5 years' experience in a related field / similar role; experience in a chemical processing / chemical manufacturing plant.
• Project Management Experience
• Moderate familiarity with other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, PLC, etc.) so that project budgeting, planning, and progress monitoring is comprehensive and effective.
• Preferred Expert level knowledge of acid / base chemistry and electrolytic chemistry.
• Strong experience with PHA's, HAZOPs, MOC's, and PSM processes.
• Strong experience with creating and testing Control Flow Tables, Cause and Effect tables, and other PLC control documentation.
• Experience with creating and maintaining P&IDs, PFDs,
• Troubleshooting, Operations and Design of Pollution Control and Wastewater treatment equipment.

Preferred:

Knowledge of relevant regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) as well as Environmental Health & Safety laws, standards, and regulations.

• Experience with providing R&D support for Lean Manufacturing initiatives an asset.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and other relevant engineering software.

PERSONAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Can measure work processes and design improvements that meet the needs of the business and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Willing to scrap poor performing processes and re-build them from scratch if necessary.
• Invites challenge to presented ideas to improve business and operational results.
• Possesses, or willing to develop, strong functional and technical knowledge to perform required tasks at a high level of proficiency and accuracy.
• Develop or possess strong process management skills in understanding how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow.
• Demonstrate problem solving ability working with all internal personnel to come up with solutions for production and maintenance problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work with internal departments, other Asahi resources in Japan and Canada, and external vendors.
• Must be a self-starter that can work well independently and with others in sourcing information and conducting research.

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Extractive and Smelting Mining Industrial Plant Experience
• Heavy Industrial Plant Process Experience
• Industrial Mechanical Construction Experience
• Scissor Lift Operation Experience
• Familiarity with hand tools
• Laboratory Experience
• AutoCAD Experience
• Canary Historian Experience
• 10-15 years' Experience
• Liquified Gas Process Experience
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Asahi Refining Offers Excellent Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching up to 5% after 1 year of employment
• 401(k) company Profit Sharing contribution of 5% after 30 days of employment
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability benefit
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person