Current Job Openings
Process Engineer
Raleigh, NC
Salary: 90-100k + 15% bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and relocation
Start: Immediately
Experience: 2+ years of manufacturing/processing experience
Overview:
Our client is a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy, and are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. Are you looking to join a growing team and contribute to a more sustainable future?
Our client is seeking talented Process Engineers that are self-starters, leaders, and SMEs for multiple process areas.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, define and update detailed technical specifications and engineering standards related to process equipment
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) during the design, sizing and selection of equipment by delivering and communicating the advantages and disadvantages for all critical decisions
- Lead the technical aspects of commissioning, startup and full capacity ramps of both new facilities and expansion projects within existing facilities
- Deliver & drive consistency between plants by informing, coaching and promoting best practices and standards to local teams with the purpose of driving standardization and consistency across the entire company per OEMS 7.3
- Directly support the critical needs of the business through planned and scheduled project related work as well as day to day support consisting of advanced problem solving and detailed hands on technical troubleshooting
- Articulate vision for reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as defining best in class performance metrics; develop plan and manage business functions to achieve that vision
- Lead, develop and maintain strategic technical partnerships with key vendors and equipment manufacturers
- Conceive, plan, and execute process improvement projects to improve company operations
- Communicate and advise key business leaders (executives and plant management) on methods and options for improving operations through technical solutions
- Create, update, and maintain standard work and operating procedures (OEMS 4.5) used to develop and train operations and maintenance teams
- Lead & own the implementation of sound engineering solutions for mitigating existing operational issues, drive continuous improvement, and introduce new technology innovations where appropriate
- Contribute and participate in formal design & drawing reviews for all capital projects from large greenfield & brownfield sites to small capital projects
- Ensure that all work, including external and internal resources, adheres to safe work practices that support a safe workplace for all
- Lead by example and demonstrate formality by ensuring that all changes are entered, thoroughly vetted, and tracked in company MOC (Management of Change) system
- Participate and support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for identifying, ranking, and reducing risks across all company locations per OEMS 3.1
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (with industrial equipment experience)
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing / process engineering experience required
- Experience providing technical leadership in a regional (multi-site) capacity
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams, Visio, Project, Minitab, P6, Bluebeam Revu, Oracle, and Vantage Point
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated results in partnering with controls engineers for troubleshooting complex
processes involving PLCs, HMIs, data acquisition and PID control loops - Experience in the wood products industry with similar processes and or equipment
- Working alongside frontline operations and maintenance personnel at one or
more manufacturing sites - Working with heavy industrial equipment including tooling and die
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- EIT Certification with pathway to Professional Engineer License
- Overnight travel to various manufacturing regions 25-50% of the time
- Overnight travel during the first year may average as high as 80% for extended periods of
time to establish subject matter expertise in the field across many locations
For immediate consideration, please send resumes to Samantha.Turrubiartes@PTSAdvance.com.
