We are seeking an experienced Aluminum and/or Steel Processing Equipment Engineer that will be a key resource in the development of front end engineering activities. This candidate would be responsible for, as a minimum:
• Translation of client product requirements into OEM equipment specification and sizing
• Owner and OEM collaboration in development of an optimized plant layout utilizing current technologies
• Development of system layout including material flows, equipment utilization, scrap handling, crane utilization, and operator optimization
• Development of baseline project documents including equipment costs, estimates, schedules, and facility and services written scopes
• Perform front end studies such as cost vs. benefit analysis to determine most cost effective system application and layout
• Development of Aluminum Mill system design criteria and technical specifications
• Develop equipment specifications, data sheets, and narratives to support the procurement of OEM equipment
• Develop Requisitions, perform bid analysis of OEM quotes, and finalize purchasing documents.
• Review OEM designs to ensure compliance with specification requirements
• Coordinate design activities with the associated disciplines and construction
• Serve as a technical specialist and mentor to other engineers in a collaborative environment• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• 6-10 years aluminum mill and/or extrusion experience, including operations and maintenance
• Understanding of, and experience with, Aluminum rolling mill operations and maintenance
• Ability to interface and communicate with Owners and OEM Suppliers
• Capable of basic Package Management including scope, schedule, and staffing from conceptual stages of a project through final baseline; scheduling and planning of equipment acquisition and installation; Quality Assurance and Safety in design and procurement of equipment.
• Ideal candidate with have an engineering background with significant applications experience in system layouts.
• Prefer experience with managing large Aluminum Processing Equipment packages in excess of $20MM. This will include Supplier and Client interface, review and coordination of Supplier’s design and documentation, Coordination of discipline interfaces for the equipment installation, schedule and cost oversight, and installation support.
• Candidate will be able to accommodate project travel as required• Understanding of, and experience with, Aluminum Extrusion Processing operations and maintenance
• Experience with:
o Aluminum Coil Manufacturing and Processing Equipment
o Aluminum Extrusion Process Equipment
o Aluminum Coil Handling including Auto and Semi-Auto Crane Specification
o Plant and Material Handling System Layouts
o Hot and Cold Rolling Mills
o Stretching
o Coil Coating
o Slitting
o Heat Treating
o Roll Grinding
o Roll Handling and Packing
o Recycle Aluminum Material Handling