Senior Mechanical Engineer

Searles Valley Minerals provides customers worldwide with high quality soda ash, sodium sulfate, and boron products from a large saline mineral deposit in California s Mojave Desert. Searles Valley Minerals uses an environmentally friendly solution mining technology to extract mineral rich brines from over 25,000 acres of leased and owned reserves which it processes using proprietary technologies in three manufacturing facilities in Trona, California.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking experienced and motivated candidates for the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer. This individual is responsible for helping to provide technical expertise on large and/or complex engineering and construction projects across the company through all phases of project development and execution. This person will be part of a team of project engineers, technicians and staff who design, develop, construct and implement engineering projects for three production facilities, a mining resource and Utilities facility at Searles Valley Minerals. Compliance with applicable State and Federal Codes, Standards and Regulations related to safety and the environment is an important part of this position.

Key responsibilities:

As part of the Engineering team, assist in the development of project options, concepts, cost estimates and time lines.

Perform engineering on major projects, including piping design, materials of construction, valve selection and application, pump selection and design application, and other equipment as directed.

Assist Facility and other engineering personnel in project management, engineering, design, project controls, equipment specifications, procurement, project reviews, installation, checkout, start-up and testing, troubleshooting and optimization to support project goals and facility objectives.

Perform engineering activities in an effective and efficient manner consistent with Company, State and Federal health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to achieve production and operation cost goals and ensure a safe work environment.

Qualifications:

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PE License preferred.

Searles Valley Minerals provides a competitive salary, a relocation package for some positions, and an outstanding employee benefit package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, a 401k retirement savings program, and paid holidays. This compensation package coupled with a dynamic and challenging work environment employing a diverse, sustainable and highly skilled workforce makes Searles Valley Minerals an excellent employment opportunity.

Searles Valley Minerals is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

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This position is located in Trona, CA.

Work Location: In person