Process Engineer – Combustion

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Provide technical support for all operational, maintenance, and thermal process topics associated with the industrial furnaces at the Rolling mill.


* Be the voice of thermal process and the main point of contact for providing support to resolve multi-discipline problems.


* Maintain and improve standard procedures; train operators &maintenance personnel.

Reduce variations of key process indicators.


* Lead the identification, development, and implementation of quality loops.

Lead Continuous Improvement Team(s).


* Benchmark current processes and evaluate new technologies, processes and materials.


* Use Manufacturing Process Control (MPC), Six Sigma and/or other advanced problem-solving techniques such as Design of Experiments, process capability, SPC and FMEA to isolate and reduce sources of variation and resolve production and quality issues.


* Develop and implement root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformance to mitigate rework, reduce cost and improve quality.


* Build technical capabilities by identifying and presenting Capital Expenditure Projects for multiple locations to support Vallourec Star strategy.


* Coordinate project activities with Vallourec Process Communities, Vallourec R&D centers, external research organizations and universities.


* Promote effective communication vertically and horizontally within the organization.


* Robust and safe furnace operation with a continuous reduction of energy consumption and emissions.


* Lead projects which are linked with the responsible processes and equipment.


* Build targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and report the results of the corresponding actions.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:


* educational requirement is BS or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering/Material Science.


* 2+ years of pipe/steel industry experience is preferred or relevant experience in a related industry.

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:


* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and to promote excellent team building skills.


* Project management skills for process improvement and/or product development.


* Proven ability to apply manufacturing process control techniques and/or lean manufacturing experience required.


* Strong decision-making skills based on analytical approach to problem solving, including application of statistical techniques.


* Ability to solve complex problems, by defining the scope, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Establish corrective actions to mitigate rework reduce cost and improve quality.


* Must be driven, self-managing and well organized.


* Ability to work independently and execute objectives in a cross-functional team environment.


* Demonstrated leadership skills for potential carrier growth opportunities.


* Education/Experien...