Contribute to the attainment of St. Marks Powder goals by providing technical support and assistance to the Pilot Plant Department.

• Assists Production Management with gathering and evaluating daily operating data for conformance to process parameters. Makes recommendations to solve process problems.  Implements solutions on a self-directed basis.
• Provides technical support and recommendations for the resolution of unsafe conditions.
• Generates and obtains approval for process or equipment changes and Engineering Service Requests via the Change Control procedure.
• Participates as a member of project teams for capital projects to assist in the development of project scopes, equipment design/layout, and check out/startup plans. Coordinates development of Initial Operating Procedures and Operator training.
• Recommends and investigates Lean initiatives, cost reductions, and process optimization opportunities.
• Participates in scope, design, startup, and operating hazard reviews.
• Coordinates plant tests to support Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Engineering projects.
• Participates in Planning and Control Team and other focus group activities to ensure continuous improvement in operational facilities.
• Assist in Process Control Checkouts to ensure reliability of safety devices.

Requires significant adaptability as well as working in a manufacturing environment and the ability to work around machinery.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled or accepted into a 2-4-year accredited college or university or have graduated in the last 6 months.
• Completed at a minimum the sophomore year in college, majoring in the discipline of Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or similar engineering or technical degree program. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, detailed orientated and an attitude supporting a team service environment.

Major Competencies/Skills:

• Strong technical skills
• Problem solving
• Analytical and design skills
• Judgment and innovation
• Teamwork
• Project/process management
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Takes initiative
• Strong sense of quality and safety