Operations Process Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking an Operations Process Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.
Overview
The ideal candidate will participate as a member of the new facility project team, launching a large facility, and will transition to a critical member of the operating team, developing and maintaining effective technology to optimize process and product capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining an effective technical team responsible for cold mill process technology and development.
- Leads major improvement projects; improving process and product capabilities, throughput, cost (yield), energy and environmental performance.
- Providing technical support for all team members, reporting process performance to senior management, and managing/improving statistical systems that define product/process capabilities.
- Developing/improving inspection and testing methods, driving functionality and performance of process models/control systems.
- Demonstrate the company values of safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability.
- Fulfill the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
- Fulfill the responsibilities required to achieve the quality commitment.
- Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Materials or equivalent experience to demonstrate the command of the subject matter
- Experience with the components of the ACL: an electric soaking annealing furnace, a forced water-cooling system, and an organic roll coating system
Requirements
- Knowledge of steel strip properties and applications.
- Demonstrated problem solving acumen.
- Demonstrated understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and process models.
- Strong work ethic that enables working through obstacles that are common in a green field project.
- Advanced skills in data analysis and statistics (design of experiments, data analysis and model formulation).
- Leadership experience, such as leading projects, for awareness on group problem solving and influencing peer groups in a positive way.
- Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop technical presentations and competently communicate interpersonally and technical papers.
- Competency in handling fast-paced environment, strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, and prioritizing proficiency.
- Demonstrates high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong teamwork mindset and a hands-on working approach.
Shift
Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
