Lead Engineer

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here!

WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

Why Join WE Soda?

- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.

- Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.

- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.

- Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.

- Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.

- Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.

- Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position).

- Relocation assistance may be available based on position.

Position Title: Lead Engineer

Location: Green River, WY

Key Responsibilities:

- Demonstrates safety as a number one priority.

- Facilitates capital Plan Preparation and Capital Project execution.

- Oversees the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process.

- Leads Continuous Cost Improvement (CCI) efforts.

- Coordinates engineering

- Oversees the Management of Change (MOC) process.

- Provides relief for Production Coordinators, Production Managers, and Unit Manager.

- Participates in process and safety improvements.

- Demonstrates technical leadership

- Develops direct reports

Activities:

- Prepares capital plan, and coordinates capital projects.

- Maintains engineering standards and compliance.

- Leads and drives CCI for the Sesqui Plant.

- Provides direction on technical activities in the Sesqui Plant.

- Assists in optimization of operational plant efficiency and production rates.

- Identifies and follows through with cost savings and efficiency improvement projects.

- Assists with reliability efforts

- Establishes and manages development plans for direct reports.

- Participates in area safety efforts

- Provides technical training to operators or staff.

- Trains plant personnel on new equipment, procedures, and processes as required.

- Performs weekend duty as required.

- Assists with investigation and resolution of customer complaints.

- Support ISO 9000 efforts, including internal auditing

Skill, Capability and Educational Requirements:

- B.S. degree in Engineering/Chemistry

- 3 years engineering experience; 5+ years engineering experience preferred

- Supervisory experience preferred

- Demonstrated leadership skills

- 2-3 years project management preferred

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to humanresources@wesoda.com.