Senior Process Engineer Technical Services

Radius Recycling•Oakland, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Field and 5 years of process engineering and project management experience; or equivalent combination of education, job experience and knowledge.
Experience leading and implementing continuous improvement / optimization projects.
A keen drive for safety at work and understanding of environmental permitting processes.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.