Junior Process Engineer

Job Description

Junior Process Engineer | Imerys

The Tone:
This is a full-time and permanent role at Imerys, a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions. Imerys provides high value-added and functional solutions to diverse and growing markets, focusing on sustainable construction and the energy transition. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient, compliant, and safe operation of key industrial processes, contributing directly to the company’s commitment to responsible development and decarbonization efforts. The Junior Process Engineer helps optimize production, maintain equipment, and drive continuous improvement within a heavy industrial environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Permanent
• Location: In-person, Not specified

• Mission: Optimize industrial processes, manage combustion, ensure equipment reliability, and champion operational excellence while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Google Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Combustion Management: Monitor the Kiln’s performance using combustion principles and advise operators on corrective actions to maintain stack parameters and combustion efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Analyze real-time process data to troubleshoot production issues like chemistry deviations or throughput bottlenecks and propose effective solutions.
• Equipment Reliability: Conduct routine and shutdown inspections of key plant equipment, including Ball Mills, Rotary Kiln, and Cooler, to assess condition and predict maintenance needs.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives as an active OpEx Champion, tracking key performance indicators such as Off-Spec material and energy consumption.
• Safety Leadership: Actively participate in Serious 7 audits and conduct Visible Felt Leadership safety visits to promote a strong safety culture within the plant.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline. Demonstrated understanding of engineering, chemistry, mineralogy, and math fundamentals.
• Experience: 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Skills: Understanding of comminution, pyro-processing, and material handling is highly desired. Strong computer skills for data visualization and presenting complex technical findings. Strong analytical mindset to troubleshoot issues and manage multiple projects in a high-pressure environment.
• Bonus: Previous exposure to a heavy industrial environment (Cement, Lime, Pulp & Paper, or Mining) is a distinct advantage.