Job Summary

**Please note that this position is located in the Oro Grande/Victorville area. Looking for candidates who are open to relocation.**

The Senior Process Engineer supports efforts throughout the company to optimize the operation, performance, and efficiency of all manufacturing processes.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate process conditions, provide analysis and coordinate the implementation of process improvements in the cement plants and other processes
• Take field measurements, compile process information, perform literature research and provide data analysis and reporting
• Assist with improving process control, product quality and efficiencies in the manufacturing process
• Assist the Energy Management Team with identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects
• Review new capital project equipment and process design
• Design new plant process equipment to optimize plant performance and achieve project objectives
• Evaluate plant emissions and develop solutions to comply with regulations
• Identify problem areas and work with plant personnel, engineering and environmental staff to design and implement solutions
• Work with automation and control systems and, if required, assist with software and graphics development
• Assist with new process area system start up and commissioning
• Manage capital improvement projects as assigned
• Ensure a safe work environment in the execution of all duties and activities

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mining Engineering or equivalent

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience with at least five years’ experience in cement manufacturing
• Will be required to travel to company facilities and other locations
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel
• Must have the ability to multi-task with competing priorities
• Must have excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Will be required to lead meetings, maintain records, develop reports and make presentations
• Must have above average mathematical abilities

Preferred: 

• Experience with two or more cement plants
• Experience with Pi data collection systems
• Familiarity with expert control systems

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

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