Fortera · 1 week ago

Senior Materials Handling Engineer

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Validate production equipment selection.

Assess the material handling requirements specific to the Fortera cementitious material production process.

Ensure efficient handling and storage of raw materials required for production.

Summarize process and regulatory requirements to evaluate and select plant equipment.

Oversee material handling instrumentation and valve selections.

Oversee plant piping material selections, line sizing, and pipe routing as it pertains to solids flow movement.

Define plant operation materials process and documentation.

Manage the development and implementation of the process controls.

Design systems for the efficient packaging, storage, and dispatch of finished cement products.

Create programs to conduct regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on material handling equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

Oversee material handling projects, such as the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems.

Maintain accurate records of material handling designs, equipment specifications, maintenance activities and project documentation.

Nominally 15% travel to plant site in Redding, CA during construction and commissioning.

Qualification

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Engineering DesignMaterial HandlingProcess ControlMechanical SkillsProject ManagementProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Communication

Required

Minimum B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

10+ years engineering experience designing, scaling, building, and commissioning a chemical or materials manufacturing plant or similar production plant

Commanding knowledge of solids material handling

Experience designing material handling systems at scale - tonnes per hour. (Direct experience in cement is not necessary, but experience producing chemicals or materials at multiple scales is a plus)

Well versed in engineering design utilizing PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment/technology selection

Experience interacting with external engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers

Strong mechanical skills associated with plant operations and equipment

Experience with process control schemes and implementation