Job Description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for process improvements, project development, and assisting operations in meeting safety, environmental, quality and productivity goals. Ensures the operation of the plant in an environmentally responsible manner in compliance with all Safety, Health and Environmental Policy. This position is part of the Technology and Improvement department reporting directly to the Process Improvement Lead. Salary range for this position is $65,000 - $115,000. Tronox offers a competitive benefits program, designed to support you and your family. We provide a range of benefit options, allowing you to design a program that meets your personal or family circumstances. You can enroll in benefits when you first join the Company, and you will have the opportunity to review and change your benefits each year during the enrollment period, usually held in the fall. 

Role and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Support plant personnel and process improvement efforts to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and production goals.
• Perform process modeling and flow calculations with various engineering software such as SYSCAD and Pipe-Flo Advantage.
• Serve as process improvement engineer on capital improvement project teams to take projects from concept study to implementation.
• Use creative problems solving to improve safety, quality, cost, and production.
• Gather, interpret and/or analyze data, and draw conclusions based on the data.
• Make data driven decisions and demonstrate the ability to make the appropriate assumptions when unknowns exist.
• Exercise sound technical judgment in resolution of a problem and seek direction from supervisor when necessary.
• Complete Software Change Proposals for new or modified processes. Develop optimized control strategies for safe and low-cost operation. Design control graphics and alarm strategy to be clear and effective for the end users.
• Remove process variability through control loop optimization or other process improvements. Use Plant Triage / Expertune to routinely monitor plant controller helps along with production engineering group.
• Conduct technical studies and or experiments to determine the improvements needed for plant and area goals.
• Demonstrate clear written and oral communication skills with peers, management and customers.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis as needed.
• All projects must be managed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Advise and assist plant support and R&D personnel as needed.
• Keep well informed on new developments in quality control and process engineering through contact with educational institutions, professional societies, professional and trade journals, texts and periodicals.
• Promote a “work-safe” attitude and environment where safety is the prerequisite to all activities.

Qualifications

This position requires a degree in Chemical Engineering, salary will be commensurate with relevant experience.  A thorough knowledge of plant operations, equipment, and processes is preferred.  Ability to present ideas, good verbal and written communication skills, and good human relations skills are required.  Advanced skills in Process modeling software such as SYSCAD, Aspen, and ChemCad as well as Python for Machine Learning and Data Science, MATLAB, Plant Triage / Expertune Loop Tuning, SEEQ, Pipe-Flo Advantage and Foxboro / Honeywell DCS is preferred.

Who We Are

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) is the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With nearly 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. We are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities.
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders.
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity.
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference and we invest in their success.
• We are adaptable, decisive and effective.
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships.
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another.
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business.
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things.

Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. In operation for more than 60 years, the plant continues to stand the test of time by continuously growing and developing new technologies and strategies.