PT Engineer

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Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still.

We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

The PT Engineer role to provide engineering, leadership, technical guidance and support for the production of Stationary Catalysts. Areas of responsibility include process development, process optimization, technology transfer and new product introduction. Management of capital projects to facilitate process development, process optimization, technology transfer and new product introduction will also be a primary role. The position will support SAP and the manufacturing systems that are an integral part of the manufacturing process and this require expert level knowledge to provide direction and training to production staff.

• Manage all in processes with an acute focus on quality and throughput for the creation and application of active metal coating (tungsten, vanadium, and palladium) and titanium slurry solution
• Plan and execute Capital Projects in support of plant productivity goals.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for production. Reviewing and updating procedures as needed to ensure process integrity, productivity and automation.
• Manage, initiate and direct the training and development plans of all engineering and quality personnel to develop competence and ensure skill development across the Plant.
• Lead continuous open communication within the plant transmit customer and sales requests to operations staff.
• Ensuring organics and metals are handled and applied to product appropriately. Troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Identify areas of the plant requiring capital expenditure projects to improve process automation and final product quality. Lead project execution as appropriate within the plant, liaising with management team and production staff on all Plant projects.

Responsible for ensuring the facility is compliant with the 14 elements of Process Safety Management (PSM).

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required. Minimum of 2 to 5 years in an engineering role.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with staff and customers
• Able to work with a diverse group from different backgrounds and different disciplines
• Capable of taking leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships with colleagues and direct reports
• Capable of mediating between employees and managers to maintain good relationships
• Conflict management

• Must have exceptional presentation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Expertise in algebra, calculus, engineering physics
• Strong LEAN Six Sigma knowledge and/or certifications
• Familiarity with Project Management principals
• Knowledge of data analytics and Excel formulas
• Ability to create spreadsheets for calculations

• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines with competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong inter-personal and management skills (communicating, motivating, and developing team members)
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and make decisions
• Work well under pressure and also very detailed oriented

• Excellent proficiency…