Senior Process Engineering Specialist – Industrial Minerals
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SalaryCA$110k – CA$130k
LocationPerth
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum 5+ years (10 preferred) in industrial or process engineering within heavy industry
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
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 AutoCAD / CAD tools
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficiency with project management software
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Experience in continuous manufacturing environments (pulp & paper or mineral processing preferred)
International work experience considered an asset
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation required
Criminal background check required
Skills
SAP
AutoCAD
CAD tools
MS Office
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Outlook
Project management software
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid vacation
Paid personal days
Long term care insurance
Travel insurance
Paid learning and development
Free parking
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