Sulferox Process Engineer

Sulferox Process Engineer
Position type: Full-Time, Salaried
Location: Hennepin, IL

Are you a focused innovative person who loves a challenge? Are you ready to work with a supportive management team and be surrounded by a collaborative team? If this sounds like you, then come bring your expertise to Hennepin as our new Sulferox Process Engineer!

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.

What is Sulferox?

The Sulferox Process is a critical statutory chemical process linked to our Silicon Carbide furnace operations. This combination is one of the few that exist in the world. A major future development of this process is to convert our gaseous emissions into marketable products.

The Sulferox Process Engineer is responsible for gathering an in-depth understanding of the Sulferox Operations process while maintaining oversight of the process and people assigned to them. The Sulferox Process Engineer is a developmental role and will be reporting to the

Operations Manager.
• Develop a clear understanding of process flow and its link to furnace operations.
• Drive a safety culture and be familiar with all applicable Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and regulations
• Maintain all environmental obligations applicable to air and water permits
• Liaise with other operational management in furnacing operations
• Produce weekly chemical usage and sulfur cake production reports

To be successful in this position, you must:
• Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Material/Chemical or Process Engineering or other related engineering discipline
• Be strongly process and data driven
• Have the willingness to develop further technical and managerial skills to take on a higher level of management duties

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:
• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies
• Opportunities for career development

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for