Process Engineer: Manufacturing & Energy Optimization

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

Precoat Metals is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost across existing and new process lines. You will manage your own initiatives and implement manufacturing solutions with tangible results in production efficiency.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in process or industrial settings, strong troubleshooting, and proficiency with process automation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• 5+ years experience in process or industrial environment.
• Process knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent computer hardware and software applications knowledge.
• Data driven decision making; Effective use of process automation tools.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% and work within the operational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates existing coil coating and metal processing lines to reduce downtime, minimize waste, and maximize line productivity.
• Utilize a process historian such as Rockwell/OSIsoft PI and ibaAnaylizer to capture real-time operational data, trace system anomalies, and drive root cause analysis (RCA).
• Perform heat transfer calculations and thermodynamic modeling to maximize energy efficiency of the company thermal systems. This includes water heating and cooling systems, and fluid chemical process systems. This requires a solid understanding of combustion systems, curing ovens, thermal oxidizers, heat exchangers and refractory/insulation linings.
• Manage combustion systems – Assist maintenance managers with tuning and troubleshooting of natural gas fired industrial burners, thermal oxidizers (recuperative/RTO), and combustion air delivery systems to guarantee complete volatile organic compound (VOC) destruction and safe gas-firing. Diagnose root causes of refractory degradation, hot spots, thermal cracking, or material failure.
• Studies & recommends techniques to improve existing equipment and processes.
• Coordinates design activities and installations with other departments.
• Provide process line technical support including, but not limited to, investigating improvement opportunities, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries as requested.
• Complete engineering calculations to validate implementation of new equipment or processes.
• Requisitions material and equipment for capital projects.
• Plans, schedules and supervises construction activities and participates in startup and evaluation of new equipment.

Skills

Process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Data-driven decision making

Process automation tools

Safety consciousness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/OSIsoft PI

ibaAnaylizer

Job description

Precoat Metals is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost across existing and new process lines. You will manage your own initiatives and implement manufacturing solutions with tangible results in production efficiency.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in process or industrial settings, strong troubleshooting, and proficiency with process automation tools.