Process Engineer Co-Op

Carmeuse; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Carmeuse North America in Pittsburgh invites applications for a Process Engineer Co-Op (6 months) focusing on lime kiln process and production units. You will collect data, analyze, and report findings, working with Site Management and Corporate Process Engineering on projects to support plant operations.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s in chemical or industrial engineering, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with MS Office; travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical or industrial engineering.
• Experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and travel to other sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify production bottlenecks, develop and execute action plans, and assess the results.
• Assist Process Engineer(s) with designs, support, research and calculations.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, environmental, and quality.
• Monitor reliability of the processes to define paybacks for improvements.
• Document problems related to the process or systems and review results with the plant team to implement solutions.
• Conduct process and energy audits to identify cost-saving opportunities, including hands-on measurements.
• Track and perform raw material analysis for optimal fuel and stone use with cost-benefit calculations.
• Monitor stone quality, size and gradation and understand fuel quality analysis impact on product quality.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and manuals.
• Miscellaneous reporting including heat and mass balance, downtime, field measurements, and emissions.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

MS Office (Excel)

Analytical skills

Team player

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

The Process Engineer Co-Op will work with various departments and functions to gain knowledge of the business and our culture. The Process Engineer Summer through Winter Co-Op (6 months) will be responsible for supporting engineering activities related to lime kiln process and associated production units. This position will collect data, perform analysis, and prepare reports on different unit operations. Expectations are to work with the Site Management team and Corporate Process Engineering on various projects, tasks and initiatives to support the plant kiln operations.

Job Description

The Process Engineer Co-Op will work with various departments and functions to gain knowledge of the business and our culture. The Process Engineer Summer through Winter Co-Op (6 months) will be responsible for supporting engineering activities related to lime kiln process and associated production units. This position will collect data, perform analysis, and prepare reports on different unit operations. Expectations are to work with the Site Management team and Corporate Process Engineering on various projects, tasks and initiatives to support the plant kiln operations.

Reports to: Corporate Process Engineer

Functional Relationship

• Operations Management e.g. Operations Managers and plant personnel including Salary and Hourly workforce
• Mid-level management positions in North America
• Carmeuse Engineering and Technical Group
• Corporate Environmental Group

Lists of Tasks

• Identify production bottlenecks, develop and execute action plans, and assess the results.
• Assist Process Engineer(s) with designs, support, research and calculations.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, environmental, and quality.
• Monitor reliability of the processes to define paybacks for improvements.
• Document problems related to the process or systems as seen or received from production. Review results with the plant team to initiate, recommend, provide and/or implement solutions.
• Conduct process and energy audits to identify opportunities for cost savings, including hands‑on measurements with process tools.
• Track and perform raw material analysis for the best use of the available fuels and stone conducting cost benefit calculations.
• Monitor stone quality, size and gradation, understand fuel quality analysis and their impact in product quality.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and manuals.
• Miscellaneous reporting as requested; topics may include heat & mass balance, downtime entry, field measurements, daily/weekly production and greenhouse gas expulsion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• A third- or fourth-year student working towards a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or industrial engineering.
• Self-starter, able to quickly understand and follow directions.
• Proactive, take charge and positive attitude.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting.
• Qualified candidates will exhibit a positive and proactive attitude with high initiative and the ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Able to do limited travel to other sites and regions as needed.
• Good technical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Strong Computer Skills in MS Office (w/ a focus in Excel).
• SAP or another ERP system experience a plus.
• Team Player and strong interpersonal skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Presents a positive, professional impression of Carmeuse.

About Us

READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?

Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

About The Team

You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.