Process Engineer Technical Services

General Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Process Engineer Technical Services is responsible for driving overall process technology implementation initiatives, continuous improvement / optimization programs, and leading innovation as it relates to Radius shredders, joint products, and other ferrous and non-ferrous operations. Improving yields, product quality and developing new product streams is a key pillar of the technical services department strategy and as such, this role is a key role in ensuring Radius’ success in delivering on improved production metrics, throughput, product quality, sustainable low carbon products and reducing environmental footprint.

Compensation Range

• Portland, OR: $117,500 - $125,000/year
• Tacoma, WA: $122,500 - $130,000/year
  
  

Essential Functions

• Play a key role in implementing the metal recovery technology strategy and other technological improvements across the Radius enterprise.
• Project manage the overall execution of technology, continuous improvement and capital projects, ensuring proper resources are identified and assigned, projects are scoped and scheduled, and progress is monitored and managed.
• Lead process improvement and technological advancements in recycling with the goals of enhancing product quality, increasing metal recovery (reduce/divert landfill), help in creating new product streams (plastics, tires, and other adjacencies), and growing process efficiencies (throughput, mechanical availability, etc.).
• Establish and maintain necessary relationships and contracts with third party service providers, engineering firms, contractors, and consultants to ensure initiatives are appropriately engineered and adequately resourced.
• Act as a technical resource to the management teams (shredder, JP, maintenance, etc.) to assist with any technical opportunities that arise during operations.
• Leverage existing systems as well as define and establish new improved systems and processes.
• Ensure project budgets are effectively and efficiently utilized and met.
• Develop and deliver training and support tools for operations to institutionalize new technologies and process improvements.
• Assist in the development of fiscal year capital plans for any of the continuous improvement or reliability projects, including but not limited to, major maintenance projects, outages and others.
• Provides process training to employees as necessary.
• Work closely with Environmental, Health & Safety teams to ensure adherence to all Radius policies and procedures as well as identify opportunities for sustainability improvements and reducing impact on the environment.
• Ensuring a safe work environment for all employees, customers and visitors.
  
  

Internal Control Responsibilities

Supports Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better match the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Interpersonal Contacts

The Process Engineer – Technical Services will be required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Technical Services peers, the Operations team including Operations Managers (Shredder, Shear, Balers and Joint Products), Regional Managers, Purchasing Managers, Maintenance Managers at Radius facilities.

The role will also be required to develop and maintain effective relationships with preferred service providers, equipment suppliers and contractors.

Job Conditions

This position will require frequent travel, up to 60% of the time. Visits to yards in each region can be expected to be under all weather conditions. Physical hazards may be present due to the equipment and machinery used throughout the scrap yard and the presence of the scrap itself. This position will require work beyond normally scheduled hours at times to support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Field and 2 years of process engineering and project management experience; or equivalent combination of education, job experience and knowledge.
• Previous experience in the scrap metals recycling industry or an adjacent heavy industry (e.g., mining, gas & oil, municipal waste recycling, heavy fabrication & processing) is desirable.
• Experience leading and implementing continuous improvement / optimization projects.
• In addition, a keen drive for safety at work and understanding of environmental permitting processes.
• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.
  
  

Ideal Competencies

• Ability to apply logical principles to solve practical problems and deal with many variables and determine a specific course of action.
• Ability to analyze data, to develop effective strategies from such analysis, and to translate these strategies into effective actions at the operational level.
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Customer Focus
• Use of functional expertise
• Teamwork
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

Able to: travel domestically and internationally, sit, stand, or walk for up to 6-8 hours per day; bend, crouch; climb, balance, push/pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Able to write by hand and keyboard for extended periods of time. Communication is primarily by phone, email and in person, with other departments within the Radius Group. Visual acuity is needed for close detail work, preparing and analyzing data figures, accounting, and computer use.

This position offers competitive pay along with a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision plans for both you and your dependents; 401k with company match, Flexible Time Off which starts with your first check, and paid holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.