Process Engineer – Combustion - Vallourec

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/Experience with automation and process control is preferred.
• Ideal: System knowledge of furnaces, burners, and refractories.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Safety Awareness
• Positive response to change.
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
• Must be driven, self-managing and well organized.
• Demonstrated leadership skills for potential carrier growth opportunities.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Reliability/dependability
• Pride in performance
• Accountability