Process Engineer

Job Summary

The Process Engineer will support the plant production function, 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.

Compensation

$80,000 - $100,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily tracking and monitoring of daily budgeted production goals for the raw grinding system, pyro process system and three cement ball mill systems
• Notify plant management when operating systems fall out of budgeted specifications
• Conduct quarterly mill and kiln audits with assistance from Corporate Process Engineering
• Responsible for increasing the efficiency of unit operations, specifically kiln burning, crushing, grinding, flow of heat, flow of fluids and materials handling
• Manage, conduct and report on the Clinker Microscopy program to plant management (weekly) and corporate management (quarterly) via the Quarterly Quality Control meetings
• Responsible for co-maintenance, along with the Sr. Controls and Automation Engineer, for programming and usage of the process computer systems, optimization of and simplifying the existing plant operations and special projects as required
• Review new capital project equipment designs for process efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Supervise capital improvement projects when assigned
• Conduct root cause analysis of failures and under-budget production periods to determine most appropriate corrective actions.
• Work with supervisors and operators across the organization to solve existing process problems
• Identify and Develop modifications to plant equipment and processes to increase efficiency
• Maintain current records of individual kiln and mill system operating parameters, setpoints, process variables, targets and PID parameters
• Ensure a safe work environment in the execution of all duties and activities
• Manage the Quarterly Energy Report with the assistance of others
• Assist the Energy Management Team with identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering degree preferred.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Responsible for daily tracking and monitoring of daily budgeted production goals for the raw grinding system, pyro process
• Two or more years’ experience with industry process control computer systems
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task with competing priorities
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Able to effectively lead meetings
• Able to maintain records, data and meet recording requirements as needed

Preferred:

• Five years’ experience in a cement or related manufacturing environment
• Experience with a large ERP system - SAP preferred
• 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.