Senior Process Engineer, Riverside

Job Summary

The Senior Process Engineer supports efforts throughout the company to optimize the operation, performance, and efficiency of all manufacturing processes.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

Medical, Dental, Vision low-cost premiums even for family coverage

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid sick/vacation/vacation

401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional voluntary benefits 

Compensation

$140k - $165k/year DOE

Responsibilities

Evaluate process conditions, provide analysis, and coordinate the implementation of process improvements in the cement plants and other processes

Take field measurements, compile process information, perform literature research, and provide data analysis and reporting

Assist with improving process control, product quality, and efficiencies in the manufacturing process

Assist the Energy Management Team with identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects

Assist and develop projects that will help Calportland towards the TCC and California CO2 emission goals

Review new capital project equipment and process design

Design new plant process equipment to optimize plant performance and achieve project objectives

Evaluate plant emissions and develop solutions to comply with regulations

Identify problem areas and work with plant personnel, engineering, and environmental staff to design and implement solutions

Work with automation and control systems and, if required, assist with software and graphics development.  

Assist with new process area system start-up and commissioning

Manage capital improvement projects as assigned

Ensure a safe work environment in the execution of all duties and activities

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in chemical, mechanical, or equivalent engineering

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of experience in cement manufacturing

Will be required to travel to company facilities and other locations

Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently

Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel

Must have the ability to multi-task with competing priorities

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Will be required to lead meetings, maintain records, develop reports, and make presentations

Must have above-average mathematical abilities

Preferred:

Familiarity with Expert control system, Process control, Emission control and PID tuning

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.