[Remote] Remote Operations Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Graymont is a trusted global leader in essential calcium-based solutions, currently seeking a Remote Operations Engineer in Sandy, Utah. The role involves monitoring and controlling plant production equipment remotely, ensuring safe operations, product quality, and compliance with environmental standards while collaborating with onsite personnel and other engineers.ResponsibilitiesMonitor and control plant production equipment at multiple geographic locations simultaneously in a safe manner. Make process adjustments in response to, and in anticipation of operational and quality needsMonitor product quality throughout the process, collaborating with onsite technicians and making decisions required to maintain product qualityApply knowledge gained to define problems, establish facts, and determine valid conclusions to drive process efficiencies and improvementsMaintain shift operation records and exchange information with others during shift changes or otherwise as necessaryActively collaborate with peers and other departments to ensure the highest standards in safety, environmental performance, quality, and efficiency are achievedShift work: 12-hour rotating shifts between day shift and night shift to maintain 24-hour operations. Holiday and weekend coverage is requiredCommunicate with onsite operations personnel, maintenance technicians, supervisors, process engineers and others to coordinate production and quality requirementsCommunicate clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersCollaborate on various special projects to continuously improve the remote operations programIdentify, develop, continuously improve, and communicate the best available process practices within GraymontStay up to date with the latest technological developments in related industriesWork with Graymont’s Process Engineering Group and plant process engineers to continuously expand and improve the automation strategyAssist various departments and functional groups to investigate and find the root cause of problemsWilling to work extended hours as necessary to meet urgent deadlines or to ensure resolution of problemsSkillsA post-secondary education, such as an engineering degree or technical certification, is considered an assetAt least 2 years of industrial experience in a manufacturing or processing environment is preferredAbility to read and interpret electronic data to make informed decisions related to processing equipmentA strong background in electrical systems, PLC programming, instrumentation, automation, and HMI controls is highly desirableFluency in French is an assetOccasional travel required – up to 20%. Travel throughout the US and CanadaStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues quickly and innovativelyStrong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersActive listening, team collaboration, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization are essentialSelf-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervisionComfortable working in a team-oriented environmentCompany OverviewGraymont is a lime and limestone real estate solutions company. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.graymont.com/.