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US Campaign - Part II Coal Process Plant Engineer Posting - USA
Coal Process Plant Engineer
Location: Hazleton, PA
Reports To: Stockton Superintendent
Department: Operations / Engineering
Come join American Anthracite in Hazelton, PA !
If you are an intermediate level Process Plant Engineer working in the coal mining industry, and you are open to taking on a “hands-on” role to learn more about the anthracite business, and you want an opportunity to grow your career - this could be the right role for you.
Coal Process Plant Engineer - US Campaign Part II
Who are we?
American Anthracite is a primary supplier of low carbon steel, and they are seeking a Coal Process Plant Engineer to join their mining operation as they embark on their journey to streamline and grow this business.
What are we looking for?
Our Coal Process Plant Engineer will play a key role in helping to drive initiatives to improve efficiency and safety across our process operations. It offers a unique opportunity to learn about the entire operation, and work closely with the operations team in a hands-on capacity, helping to find solutions and opportunities to maintain efficiency and optimize production.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a coal processing plant, either metallurgical or anthracite processing plant; he/she will have problem-solving skills, the ability to troubleshoot and the desire to be involved and open to learning. The Process Engineer will be integral to helping to drive operational performance and providing technical expertise to support plant management and production teams.
Located in Hazleton PA, a small mining town a short drive from the plant – you will have the best of both worlds!
Living in a peaceful, safe, relatively lower cost of living, family-friendly neighbourhood, with an easy drive to work (the plant), while still being only a couple of hours away from major metropolitan cities (like New York, Philadelphia, The Poconos, DC or many beaches). And if you enjoy the great outdoors, hiking, kayaking, etc. - this location offers a good quality of life, with lots of outdoor recreation.
Hazelton is very close to neighbouring historic towns like Allentown, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Jim Thorpe, among others. For first time home buyers, it offers a great opportunity to purchase your first home.
What does this role involve? Main Responsibilities:
- Analyze and optimize plant processing systems to improve throughput, recovery rates, and operational efficiency.
- Design, implement, and monitor process improvements for crushing, screening, washing, drying, and related plant operations.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex mechanical and process-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with MSHA, and company safety policies.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical training materials.
- Evaluate production data, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead process improvement projects from concept through execution, including cost-benefit analysis.
- Support capital projects, including equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
What are we looking for in our future team member?? Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering required; will consider Mechanical or Chemical and/or Material Handling Disciplines, along with hands-on experience in a Coal mining process plant.
- Must have 3 - 7 years of experience in a Coal processing plant.
- Solid Knowledge of coal process plant equipment/systems is necessary (ie. crushing, grinding, screening and material handling).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in process plant.
- Strong understanding of safety and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
- Strong communication / interpersonal skills.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work on ultra-high grade Bituminous coal, within a relatively flat organization, that is the primary supplier of low carbon steel
- Support the growth and expansion of American Anthracites
- Opportunity to work closely and learn from strong operations team, being hands-on and influencing decisions to improve production, safety.
- Support American Anthracite as they upgrade facilities, processes
- Focus on your professional development, opportunity to grow your career
- Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
- Health and benefits package
- 401K matching
- Relocation Package
- Potential for a discretionary bonus
- A friendly and social work environment
