The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position
Project Engineer
Job Summary
Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Sylacuaga, AL
Shift: Monday-Friday, dayshift, onsite
Target Start Date: January 2026
JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Engineer is responsible for Project Management of capital projects to support this Division of Imerys' engineering strategy.
- Provide engineering design, planning, cost and benefit analysis, cost tracking and construction/project management.
- Assist in developing the annual budget and project priority plan.
- Develop project scope and perform detailed studies to define project requirements.
- Ensure that design and installation comply with all applicable building codes, regulations and company requirements for operations, maintenance, safety and production.
- Prepare detailed project/construction plans with full alignment with operations, EHS, and quality.
- Assist Operations in Asset Reliability initiatives and cost reduction projects.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the Engineering Manager, and Operations Managers, to develop the capital budget for the plants.
- Prepare and submit plant improvement and major maintenance projects from estimating, scheduling, design, cost management, and commissioning to improve plant processes.
- Supervise, train, communicate with, and develop project team members in operational performance and skills needed to ensure project completion and plant commissioning.
- Work closely with the Production Department and Process Engineering Group to perform process performance testing, develop cost reduction projects, equipment improvement, and methods modifications.
- Troubleshoot plant equipment failures and respond to emergencies of safety hazards and environmental regulation infractions to ascertain equipment optimization, personnel safety and governing requirements of compliance.
- Develop standards for equipment to improve reliability, inventory control of critical equipment through specifications, but demonstrated practices.
- Develop procurement standards to ensure maximum operating hours for production equipment, quality of product and on time shipment for our customers
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
- Experience with maintaining process equipment desired.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, maintenance, and project management experience.
- Basic computer skills (i.e. Google sheets, Excel, Word, SAP, etc.) and basic Computer Aided Design skills (AutoCAD).
- Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations in support of engineering principles and theories.
- Ability to prepare and manage contracts with outside vendors and a working knowledge of Environmental Regulations and how they relate to the operation.
- Experience with maintaining process equipment desired.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, maintenance, and project management experience.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- BS in Engineering, Mechanical or Structural discipline preferred
- At least 5 years’ experience in a continuous processing manufacturing environment
- At least 5 years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment
IMERYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer F/M/IWD/PV. THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP. *This Position is Not Open to Agencies*
Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent
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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
