Provide technical support for all operational, maintenance, and thermal process topics associated with the industrial furnaces at the Rolling mill.
Be the voice of thermal process and the main point of contact for providing support to resolve multi-discipline problems.
Maintain and improve standard procedures; train operators &maintenance personnel. Reduce variations of key process indicators.
Lead the identification, development, and implementation of quality loops. Lead Continuous Improvement Team(s).
Benchmark current processes and evaluate new technologies, processes and materials.
Use Manufacturing Process Control (MPC), Six Sigma and/or other advanced problem-solving techniques such as Design of Experiments, process capability, SPC and FMEA to isolate and reduce sources of variation and resolve production and quality issues.
Develop and implement root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformance to mitigate rework, reduce cost and improve quality.
Build technical capabilities by identifying and presenting Capital Expenditure Projects for multiple locations to support Vallourec Star strategy.
Coordinate project activities with Vallourec Process Communities, Vallourec R&D centers, external research organizations and universities.
Promote effective communication vertically and horizontally within the organization.
Robust and safe furnace operation with a continuous reduction of energy consumption and emissions.
Lead projects which are linked with the responsible processes and equipment.
Build targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and report the results of the corresponding actions.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
educational requirement is BS or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering/Material Science.
2+ years of pipe/steel industry experience is preferred or relevant experience in a related industry.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and to promote excellent team building skills.
Project management skills for process improvement and/or product development.
Proven ability to apply manufacturing process control techniques and/or lean manufacturing experience required.
Strong decision-making skills based on analytical approach to problem solving, including application of statistical techniques.
Ability to solve complex problems, by defining the scope, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Establish corrective actions to mitigate rework reduce cost and improve quality.
Must be driven, self-managing and well organized.
Ability to work independently and execute objectives in a cross-functional team environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills for potential carrier growth opportunities.
Education/Experience with automation and process control is preferred.
Ideal: System knowledge of furnaces, burners, and refractories.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:
Safety Awareness
Positive response to change.
Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
Must be driven, self-managing and well organized.
Demonstrated leadership skills for potential carrier growth opportunities.
