Process Engineer

Norman, OK - Admin 1550 Double Drive, Norman, OK 73069, USA

Arcosa Specialty Materials is searching for a Process Engineer for our Norman, Oklahoma business headquarters. Arcosa Specialty Materials contains businesses that mine, mill, process, and distribute expanded shale and clay lightweight aggregates, natural aggregates, and other specialized minerals, including gypsum, limestone, and anhydrite. ASM has mines and manufacturing plants across the U.S., largely serving the building products, infrastructure, and agriculture market segments.

What You Will Get:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunity for annual performance increases
• 401k program with employer matching
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short term disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays

What You'll Do:

• Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in business safety programs and activities.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction for the Process Engineering area in a manner consistent with Arcosa’s common values and ensure alignment with individual site and business goals.
• Provide comprehensive technical assistance for all process areas to optimize plant equipment performance and continuously improve equipment/system performance.
• Troubleshoot process problems and identify solutions that reduce downtime and conserve energy and maintenance costs.
• Monitor process equipment to identify potential errors and develop solutions to eliminate the recurrence of problems.
• Design and conduct plant trials to determine performance capabilities and opportunities.
• Contribute to plant budgeting and continuous improvement of defined KPIs and process technical plans.
• Determine test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes and conduct those tests.
• Support continuous learning and improvement in a values-based high-performance organization.
• Serve as trainer/coach to develop comprehensive process knowledge throughout the operating manufacturing plants.
• Perform technical, economic, and operational feasibility analysis on proposed modifications, additions, or changes to site processes.
• Be familiar with PLCs, programming, DAS, and plant control systems.
• Identify and implement projects that improve quality and reduce plant operating costs.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in engineering, mathematics, or chemistry; 3–5 years related experience in manufacturing plant operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of mathematical concepts, statistics, chemistry, and engineering formulas.
• Ability to solve complex problems considering multiple variables such as cost, chemistry, process, engineering, environmental impacts, and maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and training manuals.
• Knowledge of database, design, internet, manufacturing, spreadsheet, and Word software.

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